Defense

Battle Over Space Launch Heating Up

Written by Teunis Felter

The fight over who will provide space launch services to the Air Force — and which rocket engine will be used to put payloads into orbit — is in full burn, pitting the Pentagon, Congress and members of industry against one another. The stakes are high, as the outcome will shape the Defense Department’s acquisition path and the future of the launch market.

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2016/May/Pages/BattleOverSpaceLaunchHeatingUp.aspx

About the author

Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.