ULA conducts 6-second firing test of Vulcan Centaur 62m rocket

ULA, after a delay of almost two weeks, was still able to conduct a firing test of the Vulcan Centaur rocket engines. The test was scheduled for the end of May, but had to be postponed due to technical problems.

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ULA wanted to conduct the test on May 25. However, the company sent the rocket to a hangar for testing due to a technical problem with the booster. Judging from the fact that the test did take place, all the problems were solved.

The Vulcan Centaur is powered by two BE-4 and two RL-10 engines from Blue Origin and Rocketdyne, respectively. Six additional boosters are also available.

The firing test was conducted at Cape Canaveral in Florida. The purpose of the test was to confirm that the rocket was ready for launch. The test lasted six seconds and the company said all objectives were met.

ULA had planned to launch the rocket into space in the spring, but the launch was delayed due to an explosion that damaged the upper stage during one of the tests. The company believes Vulcan Centaur will be able to go into space by the end of the summer, but has not yet given a date.

Source: space