Vulcan Rocket USSF-87 Mission Launch Delayed to February 12 from Cape Canaveral
SPACE ECONOMY
The launch of the United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying the USSF-87 mission for the U.S. Space Force has been delayed to no earlier than February 12 from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
The delay is pending range approval necessary for launch operations. Launch teams are processing the Vulcan rocket while addressing weather and operational constraints ahead of the revised launch date.
The USSF-87 mission is a significant milestone for the Vulcan rocket program, supporting U.S. Space Force national security objectives.
Jan 30, 2026, 6:09 AM
