Happy Holidays from ULA: 2019 Edition
ULA Atlas V During Launch Vehicle on Stand (LVOS)
The Atlas V first stage is hoisted aboard the Mobile Launch Platform (MLP) at the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) to begin preparations to launch the Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft on its Orbital Flight Test for NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
ULA Atlas V During Launch Vehicle on Stand (LVOS)
The Atlas V first stage is hoisted aboard the Mobile Launch Platform (MLP) at the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) to begin preparations to launch the Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft on its Orbital Flight Test for NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
Vulcan Centaur Qualification Hardware Build in ULA's Factory in Decatur, AL
Mast Mate to Vulcan Centaur Mobile Launch Platform (MLP)
A timelapse of the mast mate to the Vulcan Centaur Mobile Launch Platform (MLP). This MLP was designed and built to transport the Vulcan Centaur between the Spaceflight Processing Operations Center (SPOC), the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) and to the launch pad at SLC-41.
RocketShip Renaming Ceremony
On September 27, ULA welcomed R/S RocketShip to the family. President and CEO Tory Bruno joined other ULA leaders in Decatur, AL to officially rename the cargo vessel that carries fight hardware from the factory to launch sites. ULA held the ceremony to honor maritime tradition.
2019 Student Rocket Launch
On July 20, 2019, ULA, Ball Aerospace and K-12 teams from around the country celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing with a rocket launch from Fort Carson Army Post, outside of Colorado Springs, CO.
Rocket Cam: Atlas V AEHF-5
Delta IV GPS III SV-2 Launch Highlights
A ULA Delta IV rocket carrying the GPS III SV-2 mission for the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center lifts off from Space Launch Complex-37 at 9:06 a.m. ET on Aug. 22, 2019.
Live Broadcast: Delta IV GPS III Magellan
Watch live as ULA's Delta IV rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral with the GPS III SV02 "Magellan" mission for the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center.
Delta IV GPS III Magellan Mission Profile
The United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket will deliver the GPS III SV02 Magellan navigation satellite into a medium Earth orbit for the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center. This satellite will join the GPS constellation to modernize the navigation network with enhanced accuracy, anti-jam and signal features to benefit users worldwide.
SNC Selects ULA for Dream Chaser® Spacecraft Launches
Broadcast of live press announcement on Aug. 14, 2019.
Atlas V AEHF-5 Launch Highlights
A ULA Atlas V 551 rocket lifted off with the fifth Advanced Extremely High Frequency mission for the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center from Space Launch Complex 41 on Aug. 8, 2019 at 6:13 a.m. Eastern.
Atlas V AEHF-5 Live Launch Broadcast
Watch live as ULA's Atlas V rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral with the AEHF-5 mission for the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center.
Atlas V AEHF-5 Mission Profile
A ULA Atlas V 551 configuration rocket will launch the fifth Advanced Extremely High Frequency mission for the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center. AEHF satellites provide highly-secure, jam-proof connectivity between U.S. national leadership and deployed military forces.
Go Atlas! Go Starliner! The Atlas V Starliner Emergency Detection System
Go Atlas! Go Starliner! Watch the latest episode when we learn about the Emergency Detection System - unique technology developed for the Atlas V Starliner designed to protect the crew and monitor the health of the rocket.
Installing Welders for Upgraded Centaur
New weld stations going in at our rocket factory in ULA's Decatur, Alabama, factory, for the new, even more amazing Centaur upper stage for Vulcan Centaur. These are two of six planned stations for the new Centaur welders. Using new manufacturing tech will help us make our new rocket more capable and more affordable. Also visible are the integration, assembly and check out (IACO) area and primer booth for Delta IV production.
Vulcan Centaur: Purpose-Built for National Security Space
Secure, reliable access to space is vital to our national security. ULA is unleashing the energy of American ingenuity by developing Vulcan Centaur — a rocket purpose-built to meet all of the requirements of our our nation’s national security space launch needs.
Vulcan Centaur Flight Hardware Skin Milling
ULA's next-generation Vulcan Centaur rocket is purpose built to meet all of the requirements of our nation’s space launch needs and on track to launch in 2021. Filmed in ULA's Decatur, Alabama, factory, this time lapse video shows skin milling of an aluminum panel for a liquid oxygen tank for the Vulcan Centaur's first launch.
Developing Vulcan Centaur
An update on the development of the Vulcan Centaur rocket, which is set to launch in 2021. Recorded April 8, 2019, at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Rocket Cam: Delta IV WGS-10
Rocket's eye view of the ULA Delta IV rocket successfully launching the 10th Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS-10) mission for the U.S. Air Force on March 15, 2019.
Delta IV WGS-10 Launch Highlights
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV rocket carrying the Air Force's WGS-10 mission lifts off from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on March 15, 2019. ULA has been the exclusive launch provider for all ten WGS satellites.
March 15: Delta IV WGS-10 Live Broadcast
Watch live as ULA's Delta IV rocket lifts off with the 10th Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS-10) mission for the U.S. Air Force.
ULA Delta IV to launch WGS-10
ULA will launch the 10th Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS-10) on a Delta IV Medium (5,4) on Friday, March 15, 2019. The launch is scheduled for 6:56 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station from Florida's Space Coast.
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WGS-10 is the fourth Block II follow-on satellite and supports communications links in the X-band and Ka-band spectra. While Block I and II satellites can instantaneously filter and downlink up to 4.410 GHz, WGS-10 can filter and downlink up to 8.088 GHz of bandwidth. Depending on the mix of ground terminals, data rates and modulation and coding schemed employed, a single WGS satellite can support data transmission rates over 6 Gbps, and WGS-10 with its advanced digital channelized may support over 11 Gbps. WGS-10 will be with eight flight of the Delta IV Medium+ (5,4) configuration. All launches in this configuration have delivered WGS missions to orbit. This mission will also be the 39th launch of the Delta IV since its inaugural launch in 2002.
Connect the World Employee Film Festival - Runner Up “Experienced, Dedicated, Focused”
ULA challenged our employees to create videos for a “film festival” around the theme “Connect the World” at the end of 2018. Congratulations to Brian Rose, who earned a runner up spot with this video.
Connect the World Employee Film Festival - Runner Up “We Connect the World”
ULA challenged our employees to create videos for a “film festival” around the theme “Connect the World” at the end of 2018. Congratulations to Pam Zierdt, who earned a runner up spot with this video.
Connect the World Employee Film Festival - Connecting the World One Launch at a Time"
ULA challenged our employees to create videos for a “film festival” around the theme “Connect the World” at the end of 2018. Congratulations to Sanel Babic, who took first place with this video.
Go Atlas! Go Starliner! A Rocket Scientist, an Astronaut and the Atlas V Starliner.
Watch the episode where a rocket scientist (Tory Bruno, ULA CEO and President) and an astronaut (Chris Ferguson, Boeing) discuss the Atlas V Starliner, Star Wars or Star Trek, favorite moments leading to launch, their excitement for launch day and more.
Rocket Cam: Delta IV NROL-71
SCRUBBED: Dec. 19 Live Launch Broadcast: Delta IV NROL-71
Tune in LIVE to watch the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket lift off with the NROL-71 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office.
Delta IV Heavy NROL-71 Launch Highlights
Lift off of a ULA Delta IV Heavy carrying a critical payload for the National Reconnaissance Office, NROL-71. The Delta IV Heavy lifted off from Space Launch Complex 6 on Jan. 19, 2019 at 11:10 a.m. PST.
Jan. 19 Delta IV NROL-71 Live Launch Broadcast - Begins 10:45 a.m. PST
Tune in for live coverage as ULA launches the NROL-71 aboard the Delta IV Heavy rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
NROL-71 Launch Attempts
ULA's Chief Engineer, Jim Zimmerle sits down with Tyler Strickland to discuss the NROL-71 launch attempts.
ULA 2018 Launch Highlights
Happy Holidays 2018: Re-Engineering Santa's Sleigh
A behind-the-scenes look as ULA teammates re-engineer Santa's sleigh to meet mission requirements. Wishing you every happiness as we launch into 2019!
SCRUBBED Live Launch Broadcast: Delta IV NROL-71
Watch live at ULA's Delta IV Heavy rocket blasts off with the NROL-71 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office.
Rocket Talk: Delta IV Heavy Staggered Start
If you've ever seen a Delta IV Heavy rocket lift off, you may have noticed that it seems to emerge from a cloud of fire. ULA's Tyler Strickland talks with propulsion engineer Kris Kolman to learn more.
Delta IV Heavy NROL- 71 Mission Profile
United Launch Alliance will use a Delta IV Heavy rocket to launch the NROL-71 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office. The launch is scheduled for 1/19 at 11:05 a.m. PST. (rescheduled) This will be the 132nd mission for United Launch Alliance. It is the 382nd Delta launch since 1960, the 38th for a Delta IV rocket since 2002 and the 11th Delta IV Heavy.
Save Lives Employee Film Festival - Runner Up
ULA challenged our employees to create videos for a “film festival” earlier this year — to create videos around the theme “Save Lives.” Congratulations to Sanel Babic, who is the runner up with his video.
Save Lives Employee Film Festival - First Place Winner
ULA challenged our employees to create videos for a “film festival” earlier this year — to create videos around the theme “Save Lives.” Congratulations to Sarah Bailey Glasgow, who tied for first place with this video.
Inside the VALOR Room
An elite group of United Launch Alliance specialists will serve as an ascent flight control team during launches of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft aboard Atlas V rockets.
Stationed in the Vehicle Ascent and Launch Operations Room (VALOR) at ULA’s Denver headquarters this dedicated team will monitor the health and performance of the Atlas V rocket during every Starliner capsule’s climb to space.
Rocket Cam! Atlas V AEHF-4
Rocket's eye view of the ULA Atlas V rocket's successful launch of the fourth Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) mission for the U.S. Air Force. The mission marked ULA's 50th for the Air Force and the 250th flight of the Centaur upper stage.
Rocket Talk: 250th Centaur
The Oct. 17, 2018, launch of the AEHF-4 mission marked the 250th flight for the high-energy, fully cryogenic Centaur upper stage. ULA's Rick Beach, Greg Arend and George Kontogiannis talk about the design and evolution of the world's most efficient upper stage.
Atlas V AEHF-4 Launch Highlights
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the fourth Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) mission for the U.S. Air Force lifts off from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on Oct. 17, 2018. The launch of AEHF-4 marks ULA’s 50th launch for the U.S. Air Force.
Atlas V AEHF-4 Live Launch Broadcast (Oct. 16/17)
Watch live as ULA's Atlas V rocket launches the fourth Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF-4) satellite for the U.S. Air Force.
Atlas V AEHF-4 Mission Profile
United Launch Alliance will use an Atlas V 551 rocket to launch the fourth communications satellite in the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) series for the U.S. Air Force. The launch is scheduled for 10/17. The window opens at 12:15 a.m. EDT. AEHF satellites provide highly-secure, jam-proof connectivity between U.S. national leadership and deployed military forces. Atlas V rockets successfully launched the first three AEHF satellites in 2010, 2012 and 2013 as the new constellation was formed in geosynchronous orbit 22,300 miles above Earth. This will be 131st mission for United Launch Alliance and our 50th launch for the Air Force. It is the 79th for an Atlas V rocket and the 9th in the 551 configuration.
Rocket Cam! Delta II ICESat-2
Rocket's eye view of NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite (ICESat)-2 mission from ULA's Delta II rocket. Launched Sept. 15, 2018, ICESat-2 marked the Delta II's final mission, capping a 29-year run of 155 launches and 100 consecutive successful missions.
Delta II ICESat-2 Launch Highlights
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket carrying launch NASA’s Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) mission lifts off from Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, on Sept. 15, 2018. ICESat-2 is the 155th and final launch of the Delta II rocket. From its origin as the launch vehicle for the first Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites to NASA’s Earth observing, science and interplanetary satellites including Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity to vital commercial communication and imaging satellites, the Delta II rocket has truly earned its place in space history.
Delta II ICESat-2 Mission Profile
A United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket will launch NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation-2 (ICESat-2) mission from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The ICESat-2 mission will be the final for the workhorse Delta II rocket, which has launched 154 times, including missions for the U.S. Air Force, NASA, the National Reconnaissance Office and commercial customers. Go Delta! Go ICESat-2!
Explore the Universe ULA Employee Film Festival - “Explore?”
ULA challenged our employees to create a “film festival” earlier this year — to create videos around the theme “Explore the Universe.” Congratulations to Rick Jones, runner up for our first competition for this video “Explore.”