NASA's SunRISE solar observatory mission has been reassigned to a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket for its launch.

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Who

NASA, SpaceX

What

When

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:40:16 GMT · 3h 21m ago

Where

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Why

The original launch vehicle, United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur, experienced booster trouble, necessitating a change in launch provider.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The SunRISE mission's launch date is now pending a new schedule with SpaceX. This change ensures the mission proceeds despite technical issues with the initial launch vehicle.

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The Register
https://www.theregister.com/science/2026/07/14/sun-sets-on-vulcan-centaur-as-nasa-moves-sunrise-to-spacex-falcon-heavy/5271170
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