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The Ares I-X Rocket In Pictures, From Birth To Launch

6:08AM Adam Frucci | The always-awesome Big Picture blog takes on the Ares I-X rocket today, with a stunning set of shots from testing to launch. Definitely worth checking out. [Big Picture]
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One Spectacular Big Bang

1:00AM Jesus Diaz | Wonder at the impressive technological prowess of the genius engineers at NASA, as brave Ares launches. Be amazed at the sheer beauty of the mighty rocket as it it breaks the sound barrier, thundering the skies of America. More »
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High Res Video Of Ares I-X Launch

2:24AM Jesus Diaz | After yesterday’s launch cancellation, Ares I-X—the biggest US rocket since the Saturn V—has launched successfully. In case you missed it, here is the video of the whole launch, including the separation of its upper stage. Godspeed, Ares I-X!
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Watch The Ares I-X Launch Live [Update: No Launch]

12:46AM Jesus Diaz | All systems are go at Cape Canaveral. The new Arex I-X—NASA’s largest rocket since Saturn V—is now ready to launch at Launch Pad 39B. Update: Launch scrubbed. More »
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Ares I-X Rocket Unveiled, Rolls Out To Launch Pad

1:05AM Jesus Diaz | At last! The new Arex I-X rocket—the first model of the rocket that will take humans back to the Moon and beyond—is out of NASA’s assembling facilities, and is now at Launch Pad 39B, getting ready for launch. More »
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THIS Is The Biggest Rocket You’ve Ever Seen

11:30AM Rosa Golijan | The last time we looked at the Ares I-X, we only got to see the tip of what will be one of the world’s biggest rockets, but now it’s nearly done and right on schedule for a Halloween launch. [NASA] More »