Sci & Tech● Elevated56m ago · Nov 15, 2026, 8:04 PM
Vulcan rocket fails in major setback for United Launch Alliance
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
The loss of its new Vulcan rocket was the first outright failure for United Launch Alliance, a major setback in the commercial launch industry.
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