Vulcan Centaur

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:configuration gptkb:Vulcan_501
Vulcan 401
gptkbp:debut gptkb:2023
gptkbp:development gptkb:true
gptkbp:development_cost estimated $1 billion
gptkbp:diameter 5.4 meters
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Blue_Origin
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:BE-4
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimized
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2023
planned
gptkbp:future_plans gptkb:Mars_missions
Lunar missions
deep space missions
gptkbp:guidance_system gptkb:navigation_system
gptkbp:height 60 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vulcan Centaur
gptkbp:launch_date up to 12 launches per year
gptkbp:launch_event targeting 98%
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:ground
gptkb:United_Launch_Alliance
gptkbp:launch_price estimated $100 million
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Vulcan
optional
gptkbp:launch_window varies by mission
gptkbp:lifespan 20 years
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:United_Launch_Alliance
gptkbp:mission vertical launch
gptkbp:notable_mission gptkb:Artemis_program
gptkbp:number_of_stages gptkb:Centaur
2
gptkbp:partnerships gptkb:NASA
commercial partners
gptkbp:payload_capacity 5.4 meters
27,200 kg
up to 27,000 kg to LEO
6,700 kg
ULA facilities
gptkbp:production_status in development
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance required
gptkbp:release_country possible
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:replaces gptkb:Atlas_V
gptkbp:safety_record excellent
gptkbp:target_market commercial satellite launches
interplanetary missions
government satellite launches
gptkbp:technology advanced avionics
high-performance engines
reusable components
gptkbp:uses Centaur upper stage
gptkbp:uses_rocket_engine gptkb:BE-4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NASA_Stennis_Space_Center
gptkb:United_Launch_Alliance
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4