Posts Tagged ‘MLAS’

MLAS abort test takes place as Ares I-X moves into stacking operations

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

The Max Launch Abort System (MLAS) has successfully carried out a pad abort test launch from NASA’s Wallops facility on Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, back at the Kennedy Space Center, the Ares I-X test vehicle is set to begin stacking operations inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) on Wednesday evening.

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JDTV on track for February drop – MLAS ready for test

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

The Jumbo Drop Test Vehicle is in final preparations for a February 26 drop, as part of the Ares I First Stage parachute tests. Meanwhile, the little-known Max Launch Abort System (MLAS) will conduct its first test in March.

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