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title: "Vulcan USSF-87: Launching the Future of Defense"
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# [Vulcan USSF-87: Launching the Future of Defense](https://spaceontop.com/vulcan-ussf-87-launching-the-future-of-defense)

 Written by [Avus](https://spaceontop.com/author/avus) | Feb 6, 2026 5:00:00 AM

ULA's Vulcan rocket is putting three million pounds of thrust to use as it soars to geosynchronous orbit of the U.S. Space Force's USSF-87 mission, continuing ULA's legacy of serving our national security interests in space.

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