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Problem cancels moon rocket test firing in Utah

Source: Associated Press

Washington : DC : USA | 3 months ago

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Alliant Techsystems Inc. called off the rocket burn with just 20 seconds left on the countdown clock. Operators cited failure of a power unit that drives hydraulic tilt controls for the rocket's nozzle. The rocket was anchored to the ground in a horizontal position for the test.

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Problem cancels moon rocket test firing in Utah

News Source: Associated Press | 3 months ago

Alliant Techsystems Inc. called off the rocket burn with just 20 seconds left on the countdown clock. Operators cited failure of a power unit that drives hydraulic tilt controls for the rocket's nozzle. The rocket was anchored to the ground in a...
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News Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer | 3 months ago

Engineers are set to test one of the most powerful rockets ever designed for blast off from a horizontal position...Minneapolis-based Alliant Techsystems Inc. says the streamlined Ares launcher is safer and more reliable than the space shuttle.
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News Source: Star Tribune | 3 months ago

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