@g3rv4 Have you tried changing gai.conf to increase the priority of #IPv6 #ULA? This has some discussion of the issues: https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/draft-ietf-v6ops-ula-00. The #v6ops mailing list in the #IETF is discussing changing the recommend defaults.

"Jeff Bezos’ #BlueOrigin rocket engine explodes during testing" by @CNBC / @michaelsheetz - #BE4 engine test explosion at Van Horn TX test site is a setback for BO's #NewGlenn and #ULA #Vulcan rockets. Potential cause identified. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/11/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-be-4-rocket-engine-explodes-during-testing.html #VulcanCentaur #space

"ULA shipping Vulcan upper stage back to factory for more work" by @arstechnica / @stephenclark1 - - More problems with #ULA #Vulcan will delay first launch at least to the end of the year, probably into next year. Upper stage needs reinforcement. https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/06/ula-shipping-vulcan-upper-stage-back-to-factory-for-more-work/ #space

"ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket puts on a show on its next-to-last launch (photos)" by @SPACEdotcom / @sciencef1rst - #NROL68 launch photos by #ULA pad cameras and photographers beautifully captured the night launch https://www.space.com/ula-delta-heavy-nrol-68-photos #space (h/t @stjets)

Tory Bruno: "Nominal run!"

#ULA #Vulcan #FRF #StaticFire

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#ULA #Vulcan #FRF #StaticFire

After holding at T-00:07:00, the countdown clock is running.

#ULA #Vulcan #FRF #StaticFire

Polled 'Go' for FRF.

#ULA #Vulcan #FRF #StaticFire

T-0 for ULA Vulcan FRF is 01:05 UTC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhWc8-Oyug8

#ULA #Vulcan #FRF #StaticFire

ULA has begun their coverage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhWc8-Oyug8

#ULA #Vulcan #FRF #StaticFire

The ULA webcast is live with a message saying that coverage will begin at 22:45 UTC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhWc8-Oyug8

#ULA #Vulcan #FRF #StaticFire

NASASpaceflight.com is covering the ULA Vulcan Flight Readiness Firing and their webcast is already live:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWn3v4j5aTg

ULA webcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhWc8-Oyug8

#ULA #Vulcan #FRF #StaticFire

ULA is targeting a Flight Readiness Firing (aka static fire) of their Vulcan rocket today.

They have a livestream scheduled to start at 22:00 UTC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhWc8-Oyug8

#ULA #Vulcan #FRF #StaticFire

ULA: "We will be rolling the rocket back to the Vertical Integration Facility to gain access to the booster ignition system. The team will continue to review data and determine when #VulcanRocket can roll back to the pad to conduct the flight readiness firing."

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#ULA #Vulcan #FRF

ULA: "ULA is standing down from the engine flight readiness testing today. During the countdown, the team observed a delayed response from the booster engine ignition system that needs further review prior to proceeding with the flight readiness firing."

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#ULA #Vulcan #FRF

"Vulcan: Tanking tests performed on ULA's new rocket" by @ULAlaunch - #ULA reports they completed propellant loading and unloading tests on new #VulcanCentaur rocket (Atlas V replacement with American engines, future engine re-use) at CCSFS Pad 41. https://blog.ulalaunch.com/blog/vulcan-tanking-tests-performed-on-ulas-new-rocket #space

"Vulcan: Inaugural rocket moved to launch pad for tanking tests" by @ULAlaunch - first ULA Vulcan rocket at Cape Canaveral Pad 41 to check out the rocket and ground support systems https://blog.ulalaunch.com/blog/vulcan-inaugural-rocket-moved-to-launch-pad-for-tanking-tests #VulcanCentaur #ULA #space

"Sources say prominent US rocket-maker United Launch Alliance is up for sale" by Ars Technica / @sciguyspace - #ULA was formed as joint venture of Boeing & Lockheed rocket divisions. Its constraints made it vulnerable to market disruption. https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/03/sources-say-prominent-us-rocket-maker-united-launch-alliance-is-up-for-sale/ #space #business

If someone were to loan me a couple of billion to buy ULA here's what I'd do:

- Keep Vulcan as there's a viable manifest.

- Fast-track converting Centaur V into the original ACES concept, including long-term propellant storage.

- Test used upper stages as prop depots or orbital tugs.

The end goal would be to transition ULA from a launch company to *the* on-orbit service company. Because that's where the growth will be.

#Space #ULA #Rockets #Vulcan

ULA being up for sale could be a very good thing for the company - I think there a lot of opportunities for ULA to do well free of its corporate overlords, especially Boeing.

But it could also be another example of private equity buying a company to strip its assets for short-term gains and leave the company a shambling corpse.

Vulcan is likely to do a lot of business, so there is certainly long-term value in the company. But no reuse limits its future.

#Rockets #ULA #Space #LaunchIndustry