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Orion Crew Capsule Primary Structure Delivered To NASA

Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 by MegaZone

Last Monday the primary structure for the first Orion crew capsule destined for space was delivered to NASA at Kennedy Space Center. Orion, produced by Lockheed Martin, will be completed in the Operations and Checkout Building at KSC. This capsule … Continue reading →

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Kennedy Space Center Turns 50

Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 by MegaZone

It seems hard to believe, but Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is turning 50 this year. Most of the infrastructure was constructed in the 1960s – the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), the launch pads, the crawler transporters, etc. Most of it … Continue reading →

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J-2X Completes Full Duration Test Firing

Posted on Monday, June 18, 2012 by MegaZone

While it was the previous recording setting test firing, NASA’s testing on the J-2X cleared another mark on June 13th with a 260 second test firing representative of a normal full mission duration. NASA is testing the Pratt & Whitney … Continue reading →

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J-2X Rocket Engine Continues Testing

Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 by MegaZone

I’ve posted about the ongoing testing of the J-2X a few times in the past. The J-2X is planned to be the upper stage engine for NASA’s new Space Launch System (SLS). There have been a couple of test firings … Continue reading →

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Rockets, Rockets, Rockets – SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch To ISS 04:55ET This Morning!

Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2012 by MegaZone

There’s been some rocket-related activity while I was quiet. NASA continues the test program on the J-2X as part of the work for the planned Space Launch System (SLS). On Wednesday they had another brief test firing at Stennis Space … Continue reading →

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