T+51: The SpaceX Steamroller, Blue Origin Chooses Alabama
Podcast:Main Engine Cut Off Published On: Thu Jun 29 2017 Description: SpaceX launched two missions last weekend, flew new titanium grid fins on Falcon 9, and are really picking up the pace. And Blue Origin got cozy with the Alabama Launch Alliance by announcing that they’ll build the BE-4 production facility in Huntsville—if the engine is chosen for Vulcan. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 15 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Laszlo, Jamison, Guinevere, Nadim, Peter, and four anonymous—and 55 other supporters on Patreon. SpaceX Doubleheader — Main Engine Cut Off NASASpaceflight on Twitter United Launch Alliance Issues Layoff Notices at Vandenberg AFB | Business - Noozhawk.com Blue Origin retains engine lead as House considers limitations on launch system funding - SpaceNews.com What just happened between Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin and Alabama? | AL.com Aerojet Rocketdyne bringing 800 rocket jobs to Alabama | AL.com The Alabama Launch Alliance - Main Engine Cut Off Thornberry Walks Back Vulcan Intervention - Main Engine Cut Off Email your thoughts and comments to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Google Play, Stitcher, or elsewhere Subscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off Newsletter Buy shirts and Rocket Socks from the Main Engine Cut Off Shop Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon