United Launch Alliance
Vulcan | USSF-25
Rocket
Vulcan
Location
Space Launch Complex 41
Launch Time
Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM GMT+0
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Countdown to Launch
Mission Details
Payload is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) nuclear thermal spacecraft.
Launch Viewing Conditions
Weather Conditions
Launch Viewing Score
9.3/10
Excellent
Temp
78°F
Clouds
7%
Wind
6 mph
Visibility
44 km
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