United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to return its Vulcan rocket to flight on November 13, 2026, following a solid rocket booster anomaly that affected its launch schedule. The mission will deploy 40 satellites for Amazon's Leo broadband constellation, part of a larger plan involving 38 Vulcan flights. The launch will occur at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, pending necessary approvals. ULA aims to restore confidence in the Vulcan rocket after experiencing nozzle failures during earlier missions.
Key facts
- ULA plans to launch the Vulcan rocket on November 13, 2026.
- The mission will deploy 40 satellites for Amazon's Leo broadband constellation.
- The launch will take place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
- The Vulcan rocket faced nozzle failures on two of its first four missions.
- US Space Force has expressed concerns about the Vulcan's reliability.
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