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July 05, 2014

NASA and Boeing finalize $2.8 million deal to build super powerful rocket
Washington (UPI) Jul 4, 2013
Aviation company Boeing has contracted with NASA to build the world's most powerful rocket, intended - eventually - to propel astronauts to the moon, Mars, asteroids and the deep space beyond. Boeing and NASA signed a $2.8 million contract this week, tasking the aerospace company with developing two rocket cores as part of the completion of the Space Launch System, a heavy launch vehicle meant to carry both crew and cargo that will be upgraded over time. "Our teams have dedicated thems ... read more

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