SmallBen

What did Obama have in mind when he so ardently launched those punishing sanctions against Russia? Actually he punished America! Russia-made RD-180 rocket engines are in great demand in this country as you might know. They are used in the Atlas V launch system to launch military installations, the newest AENF communication satellite and other for use by the US Air Force. I'm also in the know of an effort by D.C. to seek a license for domestic manufacturing of RD-180. But it would be excessively expensive as experts assert and it would take much more time to start production on the American territory. Now I guess it's out of question at all! Meanwhile the RD-180 are at present the best liquid-propellant rocket engines in the world. South Korea is now trying to catch up in this field but experts are being pessimistic. Btw she was clever enough not to join Obama suggested sanctions against Russia! South Korea also buys rocket engines with Russia and doesn't want its space program be jeopardized. Well, perhaps Obama plans to get Russian engines from Seoul nut it may result in much ado, I'm scary!