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The Launch Readiness Review is GO for Friday's launch of ...
The Launch Readiness Review is GO for Friday's launch of #AtlasV on the #ProjectKuiper #Protoflight mission to place prototypes of #Amazon 's satellite design into space for real-world testing. Launch time is 2:00pmEDT (1800 UTC). Updates and webcast: https://t.co/sau6KFp9Ly pic.twitter.com/wHEz7Q1FmC — ULA (@ulalaunch) October 4, 2023
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October 4, 2023
Pad Modifications

Here's another #ToryTimelapse. #VulcanCentaur  is coming together, including the pad modifications! Let's take him to space next year... #CountdowntoVulcan

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June 25, 2020
Water Suppression System

In order for both #VulcanCentaur and #AtlasV to launch from the same launch pad, an enhanced water suppression system for Vulcan was added to SLC-41 #CountdowntoVulcan

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June 23, 2020
Vulcan Centaur MLP

Here’s a couple pictures of the new #VulcanCentaur MLP being put together in the SPOC to brighten up your Monday

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June 15, 2020
Connecting LOX to LNG

Feels like it's time to connect #VulcanCentaur’s booster LOX tank to the LNG (Methane) tank... Let's do some circumferential friction stir welding! This is used to connect domes to tank barrels and the LOX and LNG tanks together to form the booster stage. #CountdowntoVulcan

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June 9, 2020
Booster Equipment Module Shelf

The Booster Equipment Module (BEM) Shelf that carries the Avionics underwent chemical processing. This step converts the metal surface to a corrosion-resistant finish. #VulcanCentaur #CountdowntoVulcan

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May 29, 2020
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