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March 18, 2014

US to seek licence for domestic production of Russia's RD-180 rocket engines
Moscow (Voice of Russia) Mar 18, 2014
The US will consider the expediency of further use of Russia's RD-180 rocket engines, given the recent developments in Ukraine, according to the US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel. He was speaking during congressional hearings. The United States needs RD-180 to launch its Atlas V boosters, which place in orbit satellites, including satellites for military purposes, under government contracts. Congressmen have long since voiced concern about what they see as the United States' excessive dependence on ... read more

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