Boeing, Lockheed And SpaceX Race To Develop New Space Tech. Amid Russian Political Tension

Americans have been using Russian-made space equipment for decades, but amid growing tension in the Ukraine and a few subtle warnings, U.S. companies are vying to create a homegrown solution, though there are still a few years and billions of dollars in-between. The largest space company in the United States said its Russian shipments are on time and won't be cut off. But that doesn't mean American companies aren't racing to develop homegrown technology.