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With ULA’s new rocket Vulcan behind schedule, Space Force agrees to let Atlas 5 fill in. Switching vehicles financially penalizes ULA. According to the company, the Atlas 5 is more expensive than Vulcan. Phase 2 provisions allow ULA to change vehicles but at no cost penalty to the government.


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