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May 26, 2014

Russian Rocket Engine Replacement to Cost US $1.5Bln, Take 6 Years
Moscow (RIA Novosti) May 26, 2014
The development of a rocket engine to replace the Russian-made RD-180 used to launch the American Atlas V rocket, would cost $1.5 billion and take up to six years, Bloomberg said Wednesday, citing data from an independent panel advising the Pentagon. The loss of the RD-180 may have a "significant" impact, as there are few "near-terms options to mitigate" the consequences, according to a study by an independent commission of advisors working in the space sector. Despite claims by the US Air F ... read more

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