test – Behind The Black – Robert Zimmerman

ATK and ULA yesterday successfully tested the solid rocket strap-on motor that is used by their Delta 4 rocket.

The competition heats up: ATK and ULA yesterday successfully tested the solid rocket strap-on motor that is used by their Delta 4 rocket. With video.

They are using a new manufacturer for the motor’s nozzle, and needed to test this under cold conditions.

NASA successfully completed another test of the parachute system for the Orion capsule on Tuesday.

Success: The Russians today successfully redocked their unmanned Progress freighter to ISS, using a new docking system.

NASA lunar lander test sparked a grass fire yesterday.

The Ares I solid rocket motor is now fully assembled on its test stand in Utah, ready for the motor’s second test firing, planned for September.