United Launch Alliance (ULA)
[ACTIVE]Drones · HQ: Centennial, Colorado · Est. 2006 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies United Launch Alliance (ULA): 1 model. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Centennial, Colorado
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Boeing providing space launch services for U.S. national security, NASA, and commercial customers. Founded in December 2006 and headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, ULA operates the Vulcan Centaur rocket — powered by Blue Origin BE-4 engines — and the retiring Atlas V. With ~2,700 employees and ~$1.3B annual revenue, ULA is a primary launch provider for the U.S. Space Force and NRO.
Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for United Launch Alliance (ULA).
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- ULA x Blue Origin (BE-4 Engine)Sep 17, 2014
MOST RECENT · ULA x Blue Origin (BE-4 Engine) · 2014-09-17 · with Blue Origin · OPERATING
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is United Launch Alliance (ULA)?
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Boeing providing space launch services for U.S. national security, NASA, and commercial customers. Founded in December 2006 and headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, ULA operates the Vulcan Centaur rocket — powered by Blue Origin BE-4 engines — and the retiring Atlas V. With ~2,700 employees and ~$1.3B annual revenue, ULA is a primary launch provider for the U.S. Space Force and NRO.
What does United Launch Alliance (ULA) make?
United Launch Alliance (ULA) has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: ULA Rocket (United Launch Alliance (ULA) builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Who is the CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA)?
John Elbon is the ceo of United Launch Alliance (ULA), per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is United Launch Alliance (ULA) headquartered?
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, USA.
Where does United Launch Alliance (ULA) operate robots?
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is United Launch Alliance (ULA) a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, United Launch Alliance (ULA) ranks in roughly the top 64% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is United Launch Alliance (ULA) safe?
United Launch Alliance (ULA) has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.