Archive for November 10, 2008

NASA to test Orion launch abort system

The U.S. space agency and Alliant Techsystems Inc. say they are planning the first full-scale test of the Orion crew capsule launch abort system.The National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Alliant say the first full-scale test firing of the motor for the new launch abort system will be conducted Nov. 20 at the company’s launch systems facility in Promontory, Utah.The launch abort …

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NASA To Test Motor For Orion Crew Capsule’s Launch Abort System

NASA and ATK will conduct the first full-scale test fire of the motor for a new launch abort system.

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Vigorous New Space Exploration Plan to be Proposed

Plan designed to achieve more, cost less, and engage the world.

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