United Launch Alliance
Vulcan Centaur
by United Launch Alliance (ULA)
Military & commercial satellites · Lunar payloads
Height
202+ ft
Diameter
17.7 ft
Payload to LEO
27,200 kg
Engines
4 BE-4 / RL10
Technical Specs
Engines
2 BE-4 (First stage) + 2 RL10 (Upper / Centaur stage)
Fuel
LNG / Liquid Hydrogen / Liquid Oxygen (LOX)
Payload Capacity
27,200 kg to Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Purpose
Military and commercial satellite launches, lunar payloads
Notable Feature
Designed to replace Atlas V with enhanced cost-efficiency and performance, ULA's next-generation workhorse for national security and commercial missions.
See It in Person
This ULA Vulcan Centaur 1:144 scale rocket model is part of the free Galactic Getaway rocket exhibit, founded by Saanvi Phaneendra, which travels to public libraries across the San Francisco Bay Area. In October 2026 the collection is on display at the Fremont Main Library. Explore the full rocket model collection.
