
Aerojet Rocketdyne said Tuesday it signed a contract with United Launch Alliance (ULA), an attempt to continue its relationship with the launch provider in the face of competition. Aerojet Rocketdyne said in a statement the contract will lead to a competitive cost estimate, schedule and risk management plan for the AR1 engine as well as the RS-68, RL10 and solid rocket motors. The contract also calls for a complete technical feasibility analysis, detailed program plans, technology integration, affordable production processes…