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Orbital Exploring Alternatives To RD-180 Engine If Lawsuit Fails

Friday, September 6th, 2013

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Orbital Sciences [ORB] is exploring multiple engine alternatives in case its lawsuit against United Launch Alliance (ULA) and Russian rocket engine provider RD AMROSS falls through, according to a company executive. Orbital Executive Vice President and General Manager for Advanced Programs Frank Culbertson told Defense Daily yesterday said the company is exploring three additional engine options to the RD-180 liquid propulsion rocket engine, though he declined to provide specifics due to ongoing legal proceedings. Culbertson’s remarks came following a presentation…

Congress

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Budget

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Congress

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