The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

VR35K-A Upper Stage Engine Development Contract Awarded

Tom Patton's avatar
Tom Patton
Aug 17, 2023
∙ Paid

The US Department of Defense has awarded a contract to Sierra Space for maturation of its VR35K-A upper stage engine. The firm-fixed-price contract is valued at $22,605,083.

"Once complete, the VR35K-A will allow our launch vehicle teammates and partners to deliver up to 30% more payload mass to orbit."

Rusty Thomas, Sierra Space

Sierra Space completed a 1…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Mike Turner.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Ex Terra Media, LLC · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture