New Vulcan Centaur Rocket Successfully Launches - Discussing the Latest Industry News with Andrew Pokelwaldt

Composites Weekly

Jan 15 2024 • 20 mins

On this episode, Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me to discuss some of the latest industry news including the New Vulcan Centaur rocket that successfully launched.

The Vulcan Centaur rocket features the first use of Northrop Grumman’s Graphite Epoxy Motor solid rocket booster. At over 72 feet long and 63 inches in diameter, the GEM 63XL is the longest monolithic SRB ever produced for flight.