The U.S. Space Force has postponed the debut of ULA's Vulcan rocket for national security launches to 2025, citing delays and an ongoing review of a solid rocket booster anomaly. Currently, the Space Force relies on SpaceX for missions, emphasizing the urgency of Vulcan's certification to meet its two-provider requirement. Additionally, the timeline for the upcoming NSSL Phase 3 contracts is uncertain, pending congressional approval of the fiscal year 2025 budget.
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is advancing its Vulcan rocket's reusability through the Sensible Modular Autonomous Return Technology (SMART), focusing on recovering the engine section. Meanwhile, European companies like PLD Space are developing reusable launch vehicles, aiming for profitability and sustainability, with Miura 5 set to launch in 2025. The industry is witnessing varied approaches to reusability, with some companies prioritizing it while others remain skeptical about its necessity for survival.
Amazon is set to report its Q3 earnings, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.14 per share and revenue of $157.2 billion. Despite a projected 10% revenue growth, the company faces challenges due to external distractions affecting consumer attention. CEO Andy Jassy's cost-cutting measures have led to significant earnings growth, with operating income expected to rise over 31% year-over-year. Investors are also keen to hear updates on the ambitious Project Kuiper satellite internet initiative.
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set for the Cert-2 launch of its Vulcan Centaur rocket on October 4, following a successful wet dress rehearsal. This mission aims to gather data for certification by the U.S. Space Force, paving the way for increased launch activity in 2025, including missions for Amazon's Project Kuiper. ULA has invested over $1 billion in infrastructure for Vulcan, with plans for future enhancements to the Centaur upper stage to extend its operational capabilities in space.
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