United Launch Alliance (ULA) has completed a key milestone in preparing the Vulcan rocket for its next flights. In collaboration with Northrop Grumman, the updated design of the GEM 63XL solid rocket booster and a new type of propellant were tested. This step was necessary to address malfunctions observed during previous flights and to ensure safety. This is reported by Ixbt.com .
As a reminder, during one of the previous missions, a nozzle failure occurred in one of the Vulcan rocket's boosters. Although this caused the rocket to spin unexpectedly, the BE-4 engines and control system stabilized the situation, allowing the payload to be successfully delivered to the designated orbit. Company specialists continue to conduct a deep analysis of the causes of this malfunction.
ULA plans to fully commission the Vulcan rocket by the end of this year. To this end, the new VIF-A vertical integration facility has been launched at Cape Canaveral. This infrastructure allows for the simultaneous preparation of multiple rockets, which is crucial for executing the 38 planned flights under Amazon's Project Kuiper.
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