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Vulcan Centaur V-005 (USSF-87)

Vulcan Centaur article V-005 flew in the VC4S configuration from Cape Canaveral on 2026-02-12, carrying USSF-87 multi-manifested payloads. A significant performance anomaly occurred on one solid rocket motor, while the Vulcan core and Centaur performed nominally and delivered the payloads directly to geosynchronous orbit.

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Vulcan V-005VC4S USSF-87Vulcan Centaur USSF-87USSF-87
Name
Vulcan Centaur V-005 (USSF-87)
Status
retired

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Vulcan Centaur article V-005 flew in the VC4S configuration from Cape Canaveral on 2026-02-12, carrying USSF-87 multi-manifested payloads. A significant performance anomaly occurred on one solid rocket motor, while the Vulcan core and Centaur performed nominally and delivered the payloads directly to geosynchronous orbit.
First Flight Date
2026-02-12
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Creation Time
July 17, 2026 at 12:03:09 UTC
Updated Time
July 17, 2026 at 12:03:09 UTC

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Last Flight Date
2026-02-12
Search Name
Vulcan Centaur V-005 (USSF-87) Vulcan V-005 VC4S USSF-87 Vulcan Centaur USSF-87 USSF-87
Serial Number
V-005
Vehicle Code
Vulcan V-005