Vulcan VC4S | USSF-87

Operated by United Launch Alliance, the Government/Top Secret mission Vulcan VC4S | USSF-87 delivered its payload into Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Vulcan VC4S
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Vulcan VC4S | USSF-87 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-02-12T09:22:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Vulcan VC4S roars off the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Direct-GEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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