NASA’s Ares I-X Rocket Completes Successful Flight Test

NASA’s Ares I-X test rocket lifted off at 11:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a two-minute powered flight. How People Arrived Here: nasa ares rocket Separation

First New Space Vehicle in 25 Years Sitting At Launch Pad 39B At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

For the first time in more than a quarter century, a new vehicle is sitting at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Ares I-X flight test vehicle arrived at the pad atop of a giant crawler-transporter at approximately 7:45...

Ares 1 Rocket Passes Initial Full-scale, Full-duration Test Firing of the First Stage Motor

NASA and industry engineers lit up the Utah sky Thursday with the initial full-scale, full-duration test firing of the first stage motor for the Ares I rocket. The Ares I is a crew launch vehicle in development for NASA’s Constellation Program.

NASA Completes the Assembly of Ares I-X Test Rocket

For the first time in more than 25 years a new space vehicle stands ready in NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Vehicle Assembly Building. The Ares I-X rocket, its simulated crew module and launch abort system are assembled on a mobile launch platform...

NASA’S Orion Spacecraft to Make Public Viewing Stops During Florida-Texas Trek

A full scale mockup of NASA’s Orion crew exploration vehicle is to be moved from Florida to Texas to continue its testing. During the trip, the capsule will make several stops for public viewing.

Space Shuttle Atlantis Arrives At Launch Pad for Hubble Mission

After safely reaching its launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis now awaits liftoff for its target May 12 STS-125 mission to the Hubble Space Telescope.

NASA to Showcase Orion Spacecraft At National Mall

NASA is to showcase the next generation of spacecraft that will return humans to the moon in a day-long public event March 30 on the National Mall in Washington.

NASA Successfully Tests Drogue Parachute for Ares I Rocket

NASA and industry engineers have successfully completed the second drop test of a drogue parachute for the Ares I rocket. The test took place Feb. 28 at the U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground near Yuma, Ariz.

NASA’s Constellation Program Selects 11 Companies And One University to Develop Lunar Living Plans

NASA’s Constellation Program has selected 11 companies and one university to independently develop concepts that contribute to how astronauts will live and work on the moon. Each organization will conduct a 180-day study focused on a topic relevant...