ULA Says RD-180 Limits Put It At Disadvantage Versus SpaceX.

Authors :: Butler, Amy
Source :: Aviation Week & Space Technology. 10/12/2015, p1-1. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: The article reports on the competition between the rocket suppliers United Launch Alliance (ULA) and SpaceX for the U.S. Air Force (USAF)'s request for proposals for a satellite system GPS III mission slated to launch in May 2018. Topics discussed include effort of both the companies to bid for USAF's Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program, and views of Claire Leon, director of the Space and Missile Systems Center's Launch Enterprise Directorate, on the results of the bid.