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T+274: The Vulcan and Artemis Roadmaps

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Challenges in Launch Cadence and Acquisition Speculations

The chapter explores the slow progress of Vulcan rocket development by ULA compared to SpaceX, discussing challenges in meeting launch cadence demands and operational schedules. It delves into issues during launch flow impacting schedules, strategic decision-making for progress with available hardware, and concerns over meeting launch targets. The discussion also speculates on the potential acquisition of ULA by Blue Origin, exploring reasons behind the interest, implications for the space industry, and the competitive landscape with SpaceX.

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