ULA's Vulcan rocket launches on Cert-2 mission

United Launch Alliance, one of the Pentagon’s top satellite launch providers, launched a second flight of its new Vulcan rocket — a significant step toward certifying the vehicle to fly national security missions.

NOAA orders next generation of hurricane hunter aircraft

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently it awarded a contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft. The planes are expected to join NOAA’s fleet by 2030.