NASA Selects ULA’s Centaur 5 as Upper Stage for SLS Rocket

NASA has officially chosen United Launch Alliance's Centaur 5 as the upper stage for its Space Launch System rocket, set to debut with the Artemis 4 mission in early 2028.

NASA has officially chosen United Launch Alliance's Centaur 5 as the upper stage for its Space Launch System rocket, set to debut with the Artemis 4 mission in early 2028.

February 2026 is set to be a significant month for Florida’s Space Coast, with simultaneous launch operations planned for NASA’s Space Launch System and ULA’s Vulcan rocket.