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2021-05-21 Science & Technology

With ULA’s new rocket Vulcan behind schedule, Space Force agrees to let Atlas 5 fill in

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Posted by 3dc 2021-05-21 00:37|| || Front Page|| [11 views ] Top
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#1 The engines in the Vulcan come from Blue Origin. So a late Amazon delivery?

Posted by 3dc 2021-05-21 08:08|| 2021-05-21 08:08|| Front Page Top

#2 There are currently enough RD-180 engines in ULA's inventory for more Atlas flights than are scheduled. It's unlikely the remaining engines will simply be scrapped.

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-05-21 08:28|| 2021-05-21 08:28|| Front Page Top

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