NASA’s Ares I Roll Control Engine Awarded to Aerojet
Aerojet, a GenCorp company, announced today its recent selection by NASA Marshall Space Flight Center to provide developmental engines for the Ares I crew launch vehicle first stage roll control system. These engines are the first in a series of steps to develop the roll control system to ensure that Ares I stays on its designated trajectory throughout the first two minutes of flight. The engines being developed by Aerojet under this contract will be used to mature the roll control system planned for the Ares I test program. Aerojet has selected Moog Inc. of Buffalo, NY, as the supplier to design the propellant valve for the engine. Read more
