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09/11/2009

NASA, ATK Space Systems Test Aries First Stage Motor

NASA and ATK Space Systems successfully completed a test of the Ares* (fixed) stage 1 motor yesterday, which generates an incredible 3.6-million pounds of thrust. A second test is planned for summer 2010. Continue reading for the video.

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Just to be clear, this is a test of an Ares rocket, not an Aries rocket.
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