US to lack full space launch capability beyond 2019 without Russian engine

US to lack full space launch capability beyond 2019 without Russian engine Moscow (Sputnik) Jan 28, 2016 - Full US space launch capability may be delayed beyond 2019 if it cuts its supply of Russian-made RD-180 rocket engines, US Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. "Industry tells us... [they can] make 2019 for an engine, but I must say an engine alone will not get us to space. It needs to be integrated with a rocket, it needs to be teste ... more

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