Space
Vulcan Centaur Launches Military 'Neighborhood Watch' Satellites to Monitor Space Threats
United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket successfully delivered a pair of space surveillance satellites for the U.S. Space Force, bolstering America's ability to track objects and threats in orbit.
Key Takeaways
- Vulcan Centaur launched USSF-87 space surveillance satellites at 4:22 AM ET
- Satellites will monitor threats near critical geosynchronous orbit assets
- Mission builds ULA's operational track record against SpaceX competition
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