Tuesday 27 May 2014

After Injunction lifted, US rocket with Russian RD-180 Engine takes off

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After Injunction lifted, US rocket with Russian RD-180 Engine takes off
Washington (Voice of Russia) May 23, 2014 - Privately owned SpaceX sued to halt the sale of the Russian RD-180 engine to the United States on the grounds that it would violate US sanctions against Russia. Critics said that within two years, this could seriously damage both the US space program as well as national security interests. The RD-180 engine is considered the best in the world and is the engine of choice for Lockheed Martin ... more


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