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United Launch Alliance

Vulcan VC2S | Certification Flight 2

Vulcan VC2S
Oct 4, 11:25 AM UTC
Oct 4, 11:25 AM UTC
Mission Elapsed Time
T-00:00:00

Mission Details

Replacement Vulcan test launch with inert payload, experiments, and demonstrations for certification with the USSF after delays caused by payload testing of the Sierra Space Dreamchaser CRS SNC-1 mission, the original planned payload. One of the GEM-63XL SRBs was observed to blown out its booster nozzle at T+37 seconds, causing reduced and asymmetric thrust during ascent, however the performance shortfall was fully compensated by Vulcan's other stages.

Type
Test Flight
Orbit
Heliocentric N/A

Launch Site

Pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Location
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Country
🇺🇸 USA