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Deutsch: Vulcan / Español: Vulcan / Português: Vulcan / Français: Vulcan / Italiano: Vulcan
Vulcan in the space industry refers to the Vulcan Centaur, a next-generation launch vehicle developed by United Launch Alliance (ULA). Vulcan is designed to replace ULA’s Atlas V and Delta IV rockets, offering a more cost-effective, flexible, and powerful solution for launching payloads into various orbits. It plays a critical role in delivering satellites, national security payloads, and deep-space missions, as well as supporting the growing commercial space sector.
Deutsch: Geier (Raumfahrt) / Español: Buitre (industria espacial) / Português: Abutre (indústria espacial) / Français: Vautour (industrie spatiale) / Italiano: Avvoltoio (industria spaziale)
The term Vulture in the space industry refers to a conceptual or operational framework designed to extend the lifespan of spacecraft, satellites, or orbital assets through in-situ resource utilization, repair, or refueling. Unlike traditional spacecraft, which are often abandoned after mission completion or fuel depletion, Vulture systems aim to sustain or repurpose these assets, reducing costs and mitigating space debris. This approach aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainability in orbital operations, particularly in low Earth orbit (LEO) and geostationary orbit (GEO).
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