Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"In motor sports, the competition is not only between the men who drive or fly the machines, it is also between the manufacturers of the engines that power the racing vehicles. We have always respected the work done by Armadillo Aerospace, and welcome their participation in this league. It is sign of the increasing strength and maturity of the entrepreneurial space industry that companies needing rocket propulsion technology have multiple suppliers to choose from."

Source: Jeff Greason, CEO of Mojave-based XCOR Aerospace, reacting to the news earlier this week the Rocket Racing League had selected Armadillo Aerospace to be another source for rocket engines in the RRL. Prior to that announcement, XCOR was the sole powerplant provider for the league.

FMI: www.xcor.com, www.rocketracingleague.com