Lift off 36 mins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhUOmNTUO9I
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Nasa launch
by Burgerman » 27 Sep 2021, 18:37
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Re: Nasa launch
by Gnomatic » 27 Sep 2021, 22:29
Looks like a success.
ULA. Using one of the remaining couple dozen RD-180 powered Atlas V rockets remaining. The Russian RD-180 is a great engine, but Congress basically demanded that ULA cease use of the Russian engines as geopolitical tensions have increased. Their new Vulcan rocket will use Blue Origin's BE-4 engines. Which have faced delays, and reportedly caused a bit of acrimony between the two companies, even as they continue to show a good face in public regarding their partnership.
Maybe with Bezos stepping down as Amazon CEO, BO will become more than a hobby for him. So far BO seems preoccupied suing NASA for choosing SpaceX over BO and others for NASA's lunar landing contracts.
ULA. Using one of the remaining couple dozen RD-180 powered Atlas V rockets remaining. The Russian RD-180 is a great engine, but Congress basically demanded that ULA cease use of the Russian engines as geopolitical tensions have increased. Their new Vulcan rocket will use Blue Origin's BE-4 engines. Which have faced delays, and reportedly caused a bit of acrimony between the two companies, even as they continue to show a good face in public regarding their partnership.
Maybe with Bezos stepping down as Amazon CEO, BO will become more than a hobby for him. So far BO seems preoccupied suing NASA for choosing SpaceX over BO and others for NASA's lunar landing contracts.
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