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Upcoming Launches
| Date, Time (UTC) | Payload | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 H1 | ViaSat-3 EMEA | Atlas V 551 |
| 2025 Q2 | USSF-106 | Vulcan Centaur 4S |
| 2025 Q2 | USSF-87 | Vulcan Centaur 4S |
| 2025-05 | SSC Demo-1 | Vulcan Centaur 4L |
| 2025 | Kuiper | Atlas V 551 |
Updated 27 Dec. More details here.
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What are these(circled in red) called, what do they do, and how many are there per DCSS/ICPS?
One of my main challenges with recreating the DCSS/ICPS in LEGO are these trusses(or whatever they're called). I just can't seem to find out how many of these black beams are there and what they are called. Help is much appreciated. Thanks!
02:43 UTC
New Hire Job Security Question
I am currently employed by a defense contractor in Brevard County and feel my position is relatively safe from layoff.
I have an upcoming interview for a position at ULA.
I've been doing some research and have read a lot about the potential for ULA being sold.
I am now having second thoughts about accepting an offer (if I receive one).
Is it possible to get some opinions on job security for new hires?
I know nobody has a crystal ball, but figured current employees have more insight than what I've gained from open source research.
Thanks in advance.
00:51 UTC
Make ULA Great Again (MUGA)
Newbie here and have been reading about the space world. Curious to get input on what will get ULA to break out of this never ending rut. Is it a culture issue? Is it a personnel issue? Is it access to capital? Or good ol’ fashion faulty engineering choices coming back to haunt them? Curious to learn.
03:04 UTC
Helicopter
A helicopter just left from ULA in Decatur. Does anyone know why? Life Flight? VIP?
02:20 UTC
Tory informing everyone about New Glenn
Speaking on Dec 12, Tory said:
“New Glenn is another [low Earth orbit] operations-optimized rocket, like Falcon, and it’s a pretty large rocket with theoretically some pretty good mass to LEO capability. So, we’ll be interested in that.”
22:02 UTC
ULA Internship Timeline?
Hi, I applied to the SWE internship a couple weeks ago a day after it was posted, and even got in contact with a ULA recruiter who forwarded my resume to the hiring manager. I have yet to hear back, does anyone know how long they usually take?
16:54 UTC
2024 ULA Launch Highlights
22:55 UTC
Tory Bruno on Bluesky: "Reuse System CDR underway in Centennial. This torus is from the HIAD, about half way across the cone."
23:52 UTC
Tory Bruno on Bluesky: "Thought you guys might find this interesting. Building some qual Hardware for the new reusable (booster) thrust structure. #VulcanRocket"
23:49 UTC
15:34 UTC
What are these for?
Appears to be airbags around the BE-4s. Am I right?
11:56 UTC
Tory Bruno on the Vulcan Cert-2 SRB anomaly investigation: "Nearly finished. Corrective actions underway"
00:18 UTC
Why isn't Vulcan called Atlas 6?
18:20 UTC
Hello! When will Atlas stop? Vulcan will get human certified?
Atlas V is close to retirement Google and Wikipedia aren't being very helpful in telling when will will the last Atlas fly. I'm assuming the last half dozen flights are currently starliner and after that starliner is on Vulcan?
Because if everything goes to plan starliner will be the crew vehicle or choice for orbital reef unless dream chaser gets crewed.
05:56 UTC
Why is the Atlas V 521's GEM 63s asymmetrical?
13:37 UTC