Senate Passes FY2016 Defense Authorization, But Blocked on Defense Appropriations, Space Policy Online “The Air Force is trying to convince Congress to give it a few more years to make […]
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LockMart Sort Of Threatens to Kill ULA Over RD-180 Imports
Lockheed says rocket launch venture hinges on U.S. law waiver “Lockheed Martin Corp issued a warning on Sunday over the viability of its rocket launch joint venture with Boeing Co, […]
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Is It Time To Kick the RD-180 Habit?
Don’t Back Down on Russian Sanctions, editorial, New York Times “… But in recent years, Mr. Putin has become increasingly at odds with the United States. Meanwhile, United Launch Alliance, […]
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Knights Templar Inspired Business Moves at ULA
Lockheed-Boeing venture lays off 12 executives in major reorganization, Reuters “United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co, on Friday said it was cutting its […]
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@ToryBruno: About That Rocket Name ….
FYI @torybruno couldn't resist given your interest in the whole Knights Templar thing … just sayin' 🙂 pic.twitter.com/NmjtuNMwiz — NASA Watch (@NASAWatch) April 14, 2015 @NASAWatch The "Ragnar Lothbrook Rocket" […]
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The Reusable Rocket Battle Begins – Vulcan vs Falcon
ULA Unveils Next Generation Launch System with a Little Showmanship [With Video], SpaceRef Business “At a news conference at the National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, United Launch Alliance (ULA) […]
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ULA Next Generation Launch System Announced
United Launch Alliance Unveils America’s New Rocket – Vulcan: Innovative Next Generation Launch System will Provide Country’s Most Reliable, Affordable and Accessible Launch Service “United Launch Alliance (ULA) unveiled its […]
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USAF Agrees With SpaceX: Modify ULA Contract
U.S. to modify launch capability deal for Lockheed-Boeing Venture, Reuters “The U.S. Air Force must modify its annual “launch capability” contract with United Launch Alliance, to level the playing field […]
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Rematch Between Falcons and the Dinosaurs (Update)
SpaceX mocks rival in tetchy congressional hearing “The two made a number of pointed comments about each other before Ms Shotwell responded sarcastically when asked why SpaceX thought it could […]
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ULA and SpaceX Are Trash Talking Again
ULA ready to compete against Elon Musk’s space startup, CEO says, Washington Post “Still, [ULA Chief Executive Tory Bruno] also said that ULA is far more reliable in launching on […]