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NASA is developing new engine for the SLS space launcher
Washington, USA - "The RL-10 is a very old engine with a lot of craftwork in its manufacture"
A joint-venture between NASA and the US Air Force will study a new generation third stage to replace the aged Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne RL-10. NASA expects to design a cheaper new RL-10-class engine as a third stage for its SLS Space Launch System under development which currently already boasts the title of most powerful rocket ever built. Despite the running programme is based on two excellent...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1139607
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency