Vulcan Centaur
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Vulcan Centaur is a heavy-lift launch vehicle developed and operated by United Launch Alliance. It is a two-stage-to-orbit launch vehicle consisting of the Vulcan first stage and the Centaur V second
Vulcan Centaur in VC2S configuration ahead of its maiden flight
Launch of the rocket's second certification flight in 2024.
Launch of the Peregrine lunar lander on Vulcan Centaur's first flight
Atlas V launches with LRO and LCROSS cropped
Centaur (rocket stage)
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The Centaur is a family of rocket-propelled upper stages that has been in use since 1962. It is currently produced by United Launch Alliance in two main versions. The 3.05 m diameter Centaur III serve
Vulcan Centaur
…vehicle developed and operated by United Launch Alliance (ULA). It is a two-stage-to-orbit launch vehicle consisting of the Vulcan first stage and the Centaur V second stage. Replacing ULA's Atlas V and Delta IV rockets, the Vulcan Centaur is principally designed to meet the needs of the National Security Space…
Single Engine Centaur (SEC) stage
Centaur V stage on Vulcan Centaur rocket carrying Peregrine lunar lander
Centaur stage during assembly at General Dynamics, 1962
Diagram of the Centaur stage tank