The company lofted an experimental navigation satellite on behalf of the U.S. military Tuesday at 8:56 p.m. EDT (0056 GMT on ...

United Launch Alliance lofted an experimental navigation satellite on the first national security mission of its new Vulcan Centaur rocket on Tuesday night (Aug. 12).

The Pentagon launched its first experimental navigation satellite in nearly 50 years, aiming to test out new technology that could shape future military GPS programs. United Launch Alliance’s ...

Reusable rockets are seen as a way to make space launches more sustainable and cost-effective. The U.S. company SpaceX remains at the forefront of the field, with its reusable Falcon 9 rocket.