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NASA’s Ares 1-X Rocket Undergoes First Test, but Future of Ares Program Unsure

Posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Featured on Episode 7 of the 2009-2010 season

 

It's dubbed the next generation in spacecraft. NASA's Ares 1-X rocket took its first flight test this week, although not in time for our taping. NASA hopes the new rocket will move the agency closer to returning to the Moon and traveling to Mars. During the first part of this week, the launch was delayed by weather problems. Weather may not be the only problem this rocket is facing, though. Shrinking budgets and changing minds may also cloud its future. John Zarella takes a look at the space vehicle that NASA is counting on to replace the shuttle.

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More from the Plain Dealer
More from Fox News
Photos of launch from Orlando Sentinel
Space Flight Now
NASA home - includes video and images of Ares Launch

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