ULA Vulcan launcher will return to Earth by helicopter

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The United Launch Alliance (ULA) has entered the reusable launcher race with its Next Generation Launch System (NGLS), also known as the Vulcan rocket. This replacement for the current generation of launch systems will incorporate a rocket engine assembly that jettisons from the first stage and is snared in mid-air by a helicopter after reentering the Earth's atmosphere.. Continue Reading ULA Vulcan launcher will return to Earth by helicopter

Section: Space

Tags: Blue Origin, Centaur, Launch Vehicles, Rocket, United Launch Alliance

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