A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket is scheduled to launch USSF-87 on Feb. 12, 2026. Credit: United Launch Alliance

WASHINGTON — Executives at United Launch Alliance said the departure of longtime chief executive Tory Bruno has had an impact on the company, but insisted it has not altered ULA’s ability to deliver on its central task: increasing the launch rate of its new Vulcan rocket after years of delays.

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Sandra Erwin writes about military space programs, policy, technology and the industry that supports this sector. She has covered the military, the Pentagon, Congress and the defense industry for nearly two decades as editor of NDIA’s National Defense...