Aerojet is pitching the AR1, a liquid-oxygen and kerosene-fueled engine, while Blue Origin is offering the BE-4, a liquid-oxygen and methane-fueled engine. Californian space and defence company Aerojet Rocketdyne plans to make strategic acquisitions following an improvement in its finances, according to CEO, Eileen Drake. The company, which is based at the Mojave Air & Space Port near Los Angeles, has been making progress on a number of projects including developing new rocket engines for use by commercial launch customers. Acquisitions could include a product line or part of a business, Drake continued, adding the company is also looking for opportunities to monetise its land. She was speaking at the G.research Aerospace and Defense Conference on 13 September. Aerojet's strategy comes amid increased competition from SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Californian space and defence company Aerojet Rocketdyne plans to make strategic acquisitions following an improvement in its finances, according to CEO, Eileen Drake. The company, which is based at the Mojave Air & Space Port near Los Angeles, has been making progress on a number of projects including developing new rocket engines for use by commercial launch customers. Acquisitions could include a product line or part of a business, Drake continued, adding the company is also looking for opportunities to monetise its land. She was speaking at the G.research Aerospace and Defense Conference on 13 September. Aerojet's strategy comes amid increased competition from SpaceX and Blue Origin.