ULA planning Christmas Eve launch of new Vulcan Centaur rocket

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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — People at Florida’s Space Coast during the holidays may see a special event.

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United Launch Alliance said it is planning to launch its new Vulcan Centaur rocket for the first time on Christmas Eve.

The planned launch has been delayed several times by ULA.

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The Vulcan Centaur rocket will carry a lunar lander, some satellites, and more from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Channel 9 will continue to monitor the planned rocket launch and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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