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Feb 23, 2023 • 20 tweets • 3 min read
United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno is providing an update on Vulcan's progress toward its first launch.
Stack will roll out to the pad at SLC-41 for at least one, possibly more tanking tests. This will be followed by at least one Wet Dress Rehearsal on the countdown timeline.
This will be followed by another countdown that culminates in a flight readiness firing, reaching about 70% power for about 3.5 seconds.
"Final vehicle certification for both contractors will likely be delayed at least until Summer 2020."
@NASAOIG "NASA continues to accept deferrals or changes to components and capabilities originally planned to be demonstrated on each contractor’s uncrewed test flights. Taken together, these factors may elevate the risk of a significant system failure."