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ULA is Getting Sold, SpaceX's rockets to replace...
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intro 0:00
SpaceX Expansion Operations 0:57
ULA's downsizing 7:02
The broader shift in the space launch market 11:39
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ULA is Getting Sold, SpaceX's rockets to replace...
It’s official—ULA is out, and SpaceX is stepping in to take over. After decades of dominance in US space defense launches, United Launch Alliance is packing its bags, shutting down operations at Cape Canaveral’s historic SLC-37, and—get this—SpaceX is already tearing down their towers and gearing up for Starship launches from the same pad!
This isn't just about rockets. This is a seismic power shift in the space industry—from the old, expensive legacy systems to the fast, innovative world of ‘New Space.’ ULA is being sold off, SpaceX is soaring, and the Pentagon is putting its trust in Elon’s team.
In today’s Techmap episode, we’ll break down why ULA’s collapse was inevitable, how SpaceX is rewriting the rules, and what this means for the future of space exploration, national defense, and even Mars!
ULA is Getting Sold, SpaceX's rockets to replace...
In June 1959, construction began on the historic SLC-37 under the direction of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency. It was originally intended for the Juno 5 missile, which was later renamed Saturn. The site features two launch pads: LC-37A and LC-37 B. While Pad 37A was never used, Pad 37B played a key role in the 1960s, supporting several launches of the Apollo program's Saturn 1 and Saturn 1 B rockets. This era marked a significant chapter in the history of American spaceflight.
Jumping ahead to the late 1990s and early 2000s, Boeing took control of the site to launch its new Delta 4 rockets as part of the US Air Force’s Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program. Major upgrades were made to the complex, including the addition of a 330-foot-tall Mobile Service Tower to support all Delta 4 variants. The first Delta 4 launched from SLC-37 in November 2002, followed by the debut flight of the Delta 4 Heavy in December 2004.
ULA is Getting Sold, SpaceX's rockets to replace...
In 2006, Boeing and Lockheed Martin merged their launch operations to form United Launch Alliance, which took over the site. Under ULA, SLC-37 supported dozens of Delta 4 Medium and Heavy missions, mainly for US government and military purposes. Notable NASA missions launched from here include the Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 in 2014 and the Parker Solar Probe in 2018. Over its operational life, SLC-37 hosted 35 Delta 4 launches under ULA, culminating with the rocket’s final mission in April 2024.
With the retirement of the Delta 4, ULA chose not to renew its lease on SLC-37, leaving the complex without an operator. However, SpaceX is now expected to take over the site at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to launch its Starship rocket. The move is aimed at supporting national security missions that current SpaceX sites—like Texas’s Starbase or LC-39A—can’t fully accommodate due to location or capacity limits. There's also the potential for future NASA collaborations tied to the Artemis program and Mars exploration efforts.
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