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January 11, 2024 | International, Aerospace

How the US replaced Russia’s RD-180 engine, strengthening competition

Opinion: The Vulcan launch and engine development should be considered a success story for U.S. industrial policy.

https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/2024/01/11/how-the-us-replaced-russias-rd-180-engine-strengthening-competition/

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