Vulcan Centaur

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Overview

Next-generation medium-to-heavy-lift launch vehicle replacing Atlas V and Delta IV, powered by BE-4 engines.

First launch 2024 — certified by U.S. Space Force in March 2025. Operational for NSSL and commercial missions.

Payload to LEO

27,200 kg

Payload to GTO

14,400 kg

Height

61.6 m (202 ft)

Engines (booster)

2 × BE-4

Upper Stage

Centaur V

Cost per Launch

~$110M