Posts Tagged ‘Ares I-Y’

Constellation battle numerous Top Risks – Orion loses unmanned capability

Saturday, July 4th, 2009

The Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) is undergoing further reductions in its capability – including the elimination of the vehicle’s unmanned ability - as Constellation managers attempt to resolve numerous issues ahead of the Orion Project PDR (Preliminary Design Review). Issues noted in the recent “Top Risks” review list 10 serious issues with the Ares and Orion vehicles, ranging from [...]

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Ares I-X slips to September 18 as processing edges towards stacking

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

The Ares I-X test vehicle is scheduled to begin stacking in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at the end of the month, despite continued slips to the launch date – the latest of which places Ares I-X as lifting off from Pad 39B NET (No Earlier Than) September 18.

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