Jeff Foust May 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON — A key Ariane 6 supplier expects the rocket to make its first launch within a year, but ruled out any chance the vehicle could fly before the end of 2023.
In a May 10 earnings call, executives with German aerospace company OHB predicted that the rocket will make its long-delayed debut within the first several months of 2024, the strongest indication yet by those involved with the rocket’s development that it will not be ready for launch before the end of this year.
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ULA prepares for new round of Vulcan tests
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The investigation of Vulcan’s upper-stage testing anomaly has not yet been completed. The company is hoping to launch the rocket this summer
Sandra Erwin May 11, 2023
WASHINGTON — United Launch Alliance plans to resume tanking tests of its Vulcan Centaur rocket and test fire its main engines as early as next week, the company announced May 11.
“Vulcan is in position atop SLC-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to undergo a full launch day rehearsal tomorrow and flight readiness firing test of its main engines planned for next week,” ULA said.
ULA rolled the rocket on Thursday to Space Launch Complex 41 in preparation for tests.