Nasa launches Ares 1-X rocket on first flight (Guardian Unlimited)
Rocket designed to replace ageing space shuttle blasts off from Florida on unmanned two-minute test flight Nasa is celebrating the inaugural flight of its giant Ares 1-X rocket despite concerns that the White House may scrap the launcher because it costs too much. The slender 100m-tall rocket, which is designed to replace the ageing space shuttle, blasted off at 11.30am local time from the ... [News Source]
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