Ares I-X (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
The Ares I-X is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (established in 1958). It undertook its inaugural launch on 10/28/2009.
Ares I was the crew launch vehicle that was being developed by NASA as part of the Constellation program. Ares I-X was a design concept demonstrator, that had a dummy second stage and a partially functional first stage.
Ares I-X Specifications
| Variant | I-X |
|---|---|
| Length | 99.7 m |
| Diameter | 3.71 m |
| Stages | 1 |
| Launch Mass | 816 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 12000 kN |
Ares I-X Launch Record
| Total Launches | 1 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 1 |
Manufacturer
Administrator: Jared Isaacman
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.