United Launch Alliance is investigating the anomaly and will identify corrective measures before the Vulcan rocket returns to service.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla – United Launch Alliance’s first Vulcan rocket experienced an anomaly roughly 10 minutes after liftoff, preventing it from placing its Amazon payload of 40 broadband satellites into orbit, the company said.
The rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral. ULA said it is still reviewing the available data and does not yet know what caused the problem.
ULA will investigate the incident with Amazon and other organizations before deciding what corrective steps are needed.
The company said it will provide additional details as the investigation progresses.
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