NASA Payload Shifted From Vulcan To Falcon Heavy
A NASA payload originally scheduled for launch on the Vulcan rocket has been reassigned to the SpaceX Falcon Heavy. This shift reflects ongoing adjustments in the aerospace industry's launch manifest and vehicle availability.
Why it matters
Launch vehicle reassignments impact mission timelines and the competitive landscape between major aerospace launch providers.
Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in