Vulcan Centaur is United Launch Alliance next-generation launch vehicle for national security and commercial missions.
Vulcan Centaur is United Launch Alliance next-generation rocket, replacing Atlas and Delta families with a modular launch vehicle serving national security, civil space, and commercial payloads.
The rocket uses Blue Origin BE-4 engines, Centaur upper stages, and configurable solid rocket boosters to support missions ranging from low-Earth orbit to high-energy trajectories for U.S. government and commercial customers.
| Attribute | Vulcan Centaur | Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Starship | New Glenn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider |  |  |  | |
| Founded | 2006 | 2002 | 2000 | |
| Sells To | Government | Enterprise, Government | B2B, B2C, B2G, Enterprise | |
| Pricing Model | Transactional | Software, Transactional | Product Sales, Services, Transactional | |
| Ownership | Subsidiary, Venture-backed | Private, Venture-backed | Private |
Provider
Founded 2006
Sells To Government
Pricing Model Transactional
Ownership Subsidiary, Venture-backed
Provider
Founded 2002
Sells To Enterprise, Government
Pricing Model Software, Transactional
Ownership Private, Venture-backed
Provider
Founded 2000
Sells To B2B, B2C, B2G, Enterprise
Pricing Model Product Sales, Services, Transactional
Ownership Private
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