Vulcan — next launch, schedule & where to watch
Next Vulcan launch: Vulcan VC6L Amazon Leo (LV-01), in 11 days, targeting Oct 28, 2026, 8:00 PM Eastern. Full schedule below.
ULA’s new heavy-lift rocket, replacing the Atlas V and Delta IV for US government and commercial missions.
Flown by United Launch Alliance.
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Upcoming Vulcan launches
- Vulcan VC6L | Amazon Leo (LV-01) In 11 days
- Vulcan VC4L | Dream Chaser CRS 2 Flight 1 In 11 weeks
Most often launches from: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
About Vulcan
Vulcan Centaur is ULA’s new primary rocket, designed to replace both the Atlas V and the retired Delta IV. It carries national-security, science, and commercial payloads.
Vulcan launches from Cape Canaveral in Florida and from Vandenberg in California, so its missions are visible from the Space Coast and, for west-coast launches, California’s Central Coast.
Where to watch Vulcan launches
- Port Canaveral, FL, about 12 mi from the pad; look north.
- Titusville, FL, about 14 mi from the pad; look east.
- Mims, FL, about 16 mi from the pad; look east-southeast.
- Merritt Island, FL, about 17 mi from the pad; look north-northeast.
- Cocoa Beach, FL, about 18 mi from the pad; look north.
- Rockledge, FL, about 19 mi from the pad; look north-northeast.
Vulcan viewing FAQ
When is the next Vulcan launch?
The next Vulcan launch is Vulcan VC6L Amazon Leo (LV-01), currently targeting Oct 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC / Oct 28, 2026, 8:00 PM Eastern / Oct 28, 2026, 5:00 PM Pacific. Dates slip often; this page is rebuilt daily with the latest schedule, or set a free alert to get the final time.
What replaced the Atlas V?
ULA’s Vulcan Centaur is taking over the missions previously flown by the Atlas V and Delta IV as those vehicles retire.