
The Senate Armed Services Committee- (SASC) approved fiscal year 2015 authorization bill text bars the defense secretary from entering into a new contract, or renewing a current contract, for space launch supplies if those suppliers are provided by Russian suppliers, as is the case with the RD-180 engine. The text specifically says: “the secretary of defense may not enter into, or renew a contract…for the procurement of property or services for space launch activities under the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle…