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United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a company that provides space launch services for government and commercial customers. It launches payloads, including weather, telecommunications, and national security satellites, as well as scientific probes and orbiters. The company develops rockets and launch vehicles, such as Atlas V, Delta II, Delta IV, and Vulcan Centaur. ULA is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin.

TypePrivate
Founded2006
HQCentennial, CO, USMap
Websiteulalaunch.com
Employee Ratings3.6More
Overall CultureCMore

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Employees (est.) (Feb 2021)2,653
Cybersecurity ratingAMore

Key People/Management at United Launch Alliance

Salvatore T. Bruno

Salvatore T. Bruno

President & Chief Executive Officer
John Elbon

John Elbon

Chief Operating Officer
Tom Glaub

Tom Glaub

Chief Financial Officer
Sondra Barbour

Sondra Barbour

Vice President and General Counsel
Mitch Van Dewerker

Mitch Van Dewerker

Vice President and Controller
Dan Caughran

Dan Caughran

Vice President, Production Operations and Supply Chain
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United Launch Alliance Office Locations

United Launch Alliance has offices in Centennial, Cape Canaveral, Decatur, Harlingen and in 1 other location
Centennial, CO, US (HQ)
9501 E Panorama Cir
Cape Canaveral, FL, US
Air Force Station
Centennial, CO, US
9950 E Easter Ave Unit A
Decatur, AL, US
1001 Red Hat Rd
Harlingen, TX, US
2800 Airport Dr
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United Launch Alliance Financials and Metrics

Summary Metrics

Founding Date

2006

United Launch Alliance total Funding

$13.9 m

United Launch Alliance latest funding size

$13.90 m

Time since last funding

3 years ago

United Launch Alliance investors

NASA
United Launch Alliance's latest funding round in August 2018 was reported to be $13.9 m. In total, United Launch Alliance has raised $13.9 m
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United Launch Alliance Operating Metrics

Oct, 2015Jan, 2018Mar, 2018Apr, 2018May, 2018Aug, 2018Dec, 2018Mar, 2019Aug, 2019Sep, 2019Dec, 2019Sep, 2020

Total Launches

100 125 126 127 128 129 131 133 135 135 139

Launch Vehicles

4 4

Patent Applications

2 2 2 2

Patents Issued

17 17 19 26
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United Launch Alliance Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

Company NameDateDeal Size
United Launch Services

United Launch Alliance Cybersecurity Score

Cybersecurity ratingPremium dataset

A

93/100

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United Launch Alliance Company Culture

  • Overall Culture

    C

    65/100

  • CEO Rating

    F

    40/100

  • Compensation

    A+

    95/100

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United Launch Alliance News and Updates

November 14, 2020

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches NROL-101 Mission in Support of National Security

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., Nov. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the NROL-101 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) lifted off on Nov. 13 at 5:32 p.m. EST from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station…
August 24, 2020

United Launch Alliance to Launch NROL-44 Mission to Support National Security

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket is in final preparations to launch the NROL-44 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to support national security. The launch is on track for Aug. 26...
July 27, 2020

United Launch Alliance Atlas V Set to Launch Mars 2020 Mission for NASA Launch to Mark ULAs 20th Mission to the Red Planet

Home Missions Next Launch Commercial Crew Atlas V Starliner Updates.read more
May 18, 2020

United Launch Alliance still on track to meet launch schedule, CEO says

The company has seen minimal impacts to production, its chief executive told reporters.
March 27, 2020

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches First National Security Space Mission for the U.S. Space Force

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the sixth Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) communications satellite for the U.S. Space Force's Space and Missile Systems Center lifted off from Space...
February 10, 2020

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches Solar Orbiter to Study the Sun

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., Feb. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying Solar Orbiter, an international cooperative mission between the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA, lifted off from Space Launch Complex-41 on Feb. 9 at 11:03 p.m....
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United Launch Alliance Blogs

February 09, 2021

United Launch Alliance Modifies Launch Pad and Facilities in Advance of First Vulcan Centaur Launch This Year

Team Test Drives New Launch Platform from Processing Facility to Pad Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2021) – United Launch Alliance (ULA) has modified Space Launch Complex-41 and the processing facilities in support of Vulcan Centaur’s inaugural launch later this year. The multi-y…
December 11, 2020

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches NROL-44 Mission to Support National Security

Atlas V NROL-44
October 30, 2020

United Launch Alliance to Launch NROL-101 Mission in Support of National Security

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., (Oct. 30, 2020) – A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is in final preparations to launch the NROL-101 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The launch is on track for Nov. 3 from Space Launch Complex-41 from Cape Canaveral Air Force S…
August 07, 2020

United Launch Alliance Wins Multi-Year Competitive Contract Award to Launch Critical National Security Space Missions for the U.S. Space Force

Award represents 60 percent of the missions of the 5-year Phase 2 procurement   Centennial, Colo., Aug. 7, 2020 – The U.S. Space Force announced today that United Launch Alliance (ULA) was awarded a firm, fixed-price, indefinite-delivery contract to launch 60 percent of the missions on its newest…
July 30, 2020

United Launch Alliance Atlas V Successfully Launches Mars 2020 Mission for NASA

Atlas V Mars 2020
July 27, 2020

United Launch Alliance Atlas V Set to Launch Mars 2020 Mission for NASA Launch to Mark ULA’s 20th Mission to the Red Planet

Atlas V Mars 2020 Set to Launch
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 United Launch Alliance Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was United Launch Alliance founded?

    United Launch Alliance was founded in 2006.

  • Who are United Launch Alliance key executives?

    United Launch Alliance's key executives are Salvatore T. Bruno, John Elbon and Tom Glaub.

  • How many employees does United Launch Alliance have?

    United Launch Alliance has 2,653 employees.

  • Who are United Launch Alliance competitors?

    Competitors of United Launch Alliance include ArianeGroup, SpaceX and Virgin Orbit.

  • Where is United Launch Alliance headquarters?

    United Launch Alliance headquarters is located at 9501 E Panorama Cir, Centennial.

  • Where are United Launch Alliance offices?

    United Launch Alliance has offices in Centennial, Cape Canaveral, Decatur, Harlingen and in 1 other location.

  • How many offices does United Launch Alliance have?

    United Launch Alliance has 6 offices.