NASA launched a Ukrainian-powered Antares rocket last week to the International Space Station, carrying 3,724 kg of cargo,

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

the US space agency reports. Dnirpo’s Yuzhmash engines powered the Northrop Grumman rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft. Video on PBS NewsHour shows a smooth launch. This is the 15th Antares launch with Ukrainian engines, says Oleh Urusky, vice prime minister for Strategic Industries.

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