Missile Row

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches the Sixth Orbital Test Vehicle for the U.S. Space Force

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Sunday, May 17, 2020

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION,Fla., May 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance(ULA) Atlas V 501 rocket carrying the USSF-7 mission for the U.S. Space Force lifted off on May 17, 9:14 a.m. EDT, from Space Launch Complex-41.

Key Points: 
  • CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION,Fla., May 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance(ULA) Atlas V 501 rocket carrying the USSF-7 mission for the U.S. Space Force lifted off on May 17, 9:14 a.m. EDT, from Space Launch Complex-41.
  • This marks the 84th successful launch of an Atlas V rocket, 139th launch for ULA, the second launch for the U.S. Space Force and the sixth flight of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-6).
  • "We were honored to partner with the U.S. Space Force to dedicate this mission to first responders, front-line workers, and those affected by COVID-19.
  • The launch is scheduled for July 17 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.
    To date ULA has a track record of 100% mission success with 139 successful launches.

Relativity Wins Direct Contract for Launch Site at Cape Canaveral from the U.S. Air Force

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Thursday, January 17, 2019

The Statement of Capability signifies the U.S. Air Forces formal acceptance of Relativity for launch operations in Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

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  • The Statement of Capability signifies the U.S. Air Forces formal acceptance of Relativity for launch operations in Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
  • Relativity joins SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin as only the 4th company with a major operational orbital launch site at Cape Canaveral.
  • The LC-16 launch facility was historically used for Titan missile launches, the Apollo moon program, the Gemini program, and Pershing missile launches.
  • Launch infrastructure is in limited supply, and LC-16 is one of the few major launch facilities still available at Cape Canaveral.