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by ovatlantis
Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:02 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: Ares 1-X Launch (2009 Nov 2)
Replies: 32
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Re: Ares 1-X Launch (2009 Nov 2)

The thrust to weight ratio and thus acceleration of Ares 1-X is almost the same as the shuttle.
by ovatlantis
Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: Ares 1-X Launch (2009 Nov 2)
Replies: 32
Views: 3368

Re: Ares 1-X Launch (2009 Nov 2)

The caption is correct. Launch Pads 39A and B are the only ones at the Kennedy Space Center. Unmanned rocket launches take place from neighboring Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.