Constellation

Ares I-X
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Constellation Finalizes Thrust Oscillation Fix Dec 21, 2009 03:20:10 PM | Constellation
 
NASA and contractor engineers have developed multiple options for "de-tuning" the Ares I rocket to prevent any problematic thrust oscillations.
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The Ultimate Parachute Test Oct 16, 2009 09:30:53 AM | Constellation
 
How do you stop a 200,000-pound solid rocket motor from ending up at the bottom on the Atlantic Ocean?
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Bolting Down 3.6 Million Pounds of Thrust Aug 21, 2009 05:35:14 PM | Constellation
 
The solid rocket is armed, the countdown is in its final minutes...
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Ares I-X: Let the Stacking Begin... Jul 07, 2009 02:32:05 PM | Constellation
 
Just a little more than a hour ago (Tuesday, July 7) the Constellation Control Board finished reviewing plans for stacking the Ares I-X and agreed to move forward. Plans are in place to begin stacking Wednesday, July 8, in the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
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Comprehensive Constellation Status Report Presented to the Augustine Panel Jun 18, 2009 03:29:17 PM | Constellation
 
Doug Cooke and Jeff Hanley presented a comprehensive status report on Constellation to the Human Space Flight Plans Committee yesterday.
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Welcome to Our New Pad... Jun 01, 2009 06:32:35 PM | Constellation
 
Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is ready for the Constellation Program to take it on. Next launch -- Ares I-X.
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Same Choices,Same Story Here Apr 17, 2009 11:18:31 AM | Constellation
 
Could it be that when there's nothing real to report that people try to stir up old news?
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Space Shuttle Program Hands over Launch Platform to Constellation Apr 17, 2009 11:16:54 AM | Constellation
 
The handover of Mobile Launcher Platform-1 from NASA’s Space Shuttle Program to the Constellation Program at a Kennedy Space Center ceremony on March 25 is the next step in returning people to the moon and exploring beyond.
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A Rocket's Coat of Many Colors Mar 13, 2009 01:39:00 PM | Constellation
 
Why are the Ares rockets different colors on the top and bottom? Why do some rockets like the Saturn have black and white strips resembling a checkerboard?
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The Towers Rise Feb 06, 2009 03:12:08 PM | Constellation
 
This is a shot of Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center, which is being prepared for the Ares I-X test flight later this year.
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Small Steps to a Great Adventure Apr 17, 2009 11:12:31 AM | Constellation
 
If the greatest adventures begin with small steps, the Constellation Program took giant strides in 2008 and has more planned for 2009.
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