Analysts, industry see challenges in using commercial approach for launch

By Courtney Albon / March 24, 2017 at 12:46 PM
As the Air Force works toward full and open competition in the national security space launch market, analysts and industry executives say the service may find it a challenge to loosen its grip on oversight as it weighs the risks and benefits of a more commercial approach. Part of the service's future launch strategy involves investing in rocket engine development through public-private partnerships with industry. United Launch Alliance's development of its new Vulcan rocket has received particular attention as it...

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