United Launch Alliance - Delta IV WGS 8

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Why do I love ULA so much? It's pretty simple when I think about it. ULA isn't just the best launch provider in the country; they might just be the greatest launch provider of all time. Just imaging the Altas V riding through the skies of Earth, the wind on its fairing, the mighty RD-180 below it. As she rides through the red sky, NASA swoons at her very scent. They know how she smells; the essence of burning RP-1 smell is sold in Orlando under the name of "Space Orgasm." The very nature of ULA is mystery. Could they be playing a deeper game than even Tory Bruno realizes? The answer is yes, ULA has transcended such boundaries as the physical world, and has free will to do whatever they sees fit. However, ULA is filled with such guile, such arcane craft that they does not even use these powers. Why, you might ask? You will never know, for the mind of the ULA is not one that is easily penetrated. ULA rockets are such a force of nature in this realm that nothing can truly touch them, the only thing keeping them bound to this world at all is their will to exist within the preordained boundaries understood physics. ULA is not only beyond the comprehension of us, it exists within a plane of true focus and beauty. Observe the plume of exhaust gasses from this Delta IV, the gorgeous and rippling flames, the gallant fairing, and most importantly, its engines. Her engines, like cauldrons straight from hell, provide the only glimpse into the true machinations of ULA. Do not stare into them. Many good men have gone mad in the attempt. ULA is not just a launch provider, a formless collection of engineers and rockets; they are themselves the binding that holds the word together. Without ULA, Musk the Menace takes over and the entire space industry as we know it crumbles. The Mississippi would stop flowing without ULA, Kessler syndrome would take over in orbit, and the space station would fall without their fiery gaze. These are just of a few of the reasons why I like ULA so much.

>>8522968
>that image
why? Irony?

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>>8522982
Better than a toothbrush

>pic related, a ULA launch vehicle

T minus -00:20:00

Live webcast starts at 6:33 EST (23:33 GMT)

I FUCKING LOVE ROCKETS

COUNTDOWN START: Vehicle is on internal power

And L....Lifoff!! This guy seems like he's new to the whole announcing rocket launch thing.

>>8523137
well, he looks about 16 years old so that's no surprise

second stage sep and first RL-10 burn

>>8523143
The AF guy doesn't look much older. Is ULA the true leader for the next generation of rocket scientists?

>>8523147
these are Air Force grunts. They never interview the actual engineers.

At ULA, the engineering force is aging. All the young talent is getting snapped up by SpaceX and Blue Origin.

first burn complete, ten minute coast

satellite separation

mission complete with no drama, as expected from ULA