Originally Posted by
Justdoinmyjob
Not sure if you're aware, it was a US rocket, launched by a US company from a US launch site in Virginia. The Ukrainians probably would have had a safer launch. They get more practice at it.
Lol, the engine that exploded was an AJ26 a russian made Soviet era NK33 with western electronics...
In addition, both the Delta and Atlas heavy lift rockets use Russian made motors.
Our only large lauch vehicle with US made motors is the Space-X Falcon with motors made right in Hawthorn, Los Angeles.
Cheers
George