Shift in U.S. sanctions could ground Russian rocket engines: general
Friday, February 19, 2016 - 19:00
in Physics & Chemistry
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force would ground the Russian-built RD-180 engines that power its Atlas 5 rockets if a U.S. government review determines that several sanctioned Russian individuals have too close a relationship with the engine maker, a top U.S. general said on Friday.