Tass reported that the ban will observe to RD-180 engines that energy US-based United Release Alliance’s (ULA) Atlas V rockets.
The ban additionally applies to RD-181 engines which might be used on Northrop Grumman’s Antares rockets, in line with Russian state media. The ones rockets are used to energy uncrewed resupply missions to the Global Area Station. Northrop Grumman didn’t instantly reply to requests for remark.
“As of as of late, there have been plans to ship an extra 12 RD-181 engines in 2022-2024 and talks had been additionally held with america at the supply of RD-181M engines with progressed operational traits, however we consider that on this scenario we will be able to now not provide america with our highest engines,” the Roscosmos head stated.
The USA does produce other way of having shipment to and from the distance station. SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft are steadily used for that function.
“Allow them to fly on one thing else, on their brooms,” Rogozin advised a Russian TV station Thursday.
