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Originally posted by tw
Actually the Delta Heavy and I believe the fifth version of Titan - both complete new designs - were developed since Challenger. Also a number of smaller rockets. In the meantime, France is into, I believe, its fifth version of Arianne - the world's most successful commerical launch vehicle.
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Absolutely none of the vehicles mentioned above were developed by (or for) NASA. Delta, Atlas, Titan, and EELV were all funded by the Department of Defense and are currently operated by the private sector.
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