# Vulcan Centaur 5

Type: Product

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## Timeline

- **2027-12-01**: Projected Gateway Launch — Target window for first Vulcan-led delivery of Gateway logistics or modules.
- **2026-03-07**: Artemis Selection — NASA officially integrates Vulcan Centaur 5 into the Artemis mission architecture.
- **2025-10-15**: NSSL Certification — Completion of required flights for National Security Space Launch certification.
- **2024-01-08**: Vulcan Maiden Flight — Successful inaugural launch of the Vulcan Centaur (Cert-1) carrying the Peregrine lunar lander.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### NASA Integrates Vulcan Centaur 5 into Artemis Architecture for Lunar Logistics
2026-03-07 17:40:51 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

NASA has officially selected United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur 5 to support the Artemis lunar program, marking a critical expansion of the agency's heavy-lift capabilities. This decision reinforces the shift toward a multi-provider commercial model for deep-space logistics and infrastructure.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/nasa-selects-vulcan-centaur-5-artemis-missions

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