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<\/font>**ARES I \/ ORION LIVE UPDATE PAGES**<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n **ARES V \/ Mars Transport Vehicle (MTV) LIVE UPDATE PAGES**<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n <\/font><\/em> <\/p>\n The tests were conducted between March 9 and March 14 on the East Test Stand at MSFC. More tests may be conducted on different injector designs, which is a key engine component.<\/font><\/p>\n \u2018This first series of tests was performed on a subscale injector that contained 40 individual elements for propellant flow,\u2019 noted information in the center\u2019s Marshall Star. \u2018During the tests, engineers fired the injector horizontally for durations of 10 to 20 seconds.<\/font><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The component is used to inject and mix hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellants in the combustion chamber on the RS-68 \u2013 which is an upgraded version the Delta IV engine \u2013 where they are ignited and burned to produce thrust. <\/p>\n \u2018The hot-fire tests of the injector hardware and the number of elements are part of efforts to investigate design options and maximize performance of the RS-68 engine.\u2019<\/p>\n Engineers will also use the data from the tests in the development of the J-2X engine, which will power the Upper Stage of the Ares I vehicle.<\/p>\n These tests, according to MSFC, are part of a two-month series begun in late January, were conducted by a joint center team including members of Marshall\u2019s Exploration Launch Projects Office, Engineering Directorate and Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate.<\/p>\n <\/font><\/p>\n In other news, Pilot Parachute Drop Tests for Ares I will resume at the end of June, with a repeat of the test that ended in failure at the start of the year.<\/font><\/p>\n \u2018The Pilot Drop Test #3 (PDT #3) failure investigation final report was released last week and a formal briefing was presented this week to the First Stage Element management and Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) engineering,\u2019 noted Constellation memos. <\/font><\/p>\n \u2018The First Stage team has reached an agreement on the final design details for the replacement Drop Test Vehicle (DTV) as well as the target dynamic pressure for the repeat test. Electronic initiated pyrotechnic cutters will be incorporated and the cutters will be operated by an onboard electronic timer\/sequencer unit, for controlling all timed cutaway events for future drop tests.<\/font><\/p>\n \u2018The First Stage Element will conduct a comprehensive Test Configuration Review (TCR) in May with the Pilot Parachute Drop Test Repeat (PDT #3R) scheduled for the week of June 25 at the Yuma Proving Grounds (YPG).\u2019<\/font><\/p>\n Also, next week, Boeing will announce who they have partnered with, as they bid for the Ares I Upper Stage contract. They\u2019ll be up against Lockheed Martin, ATK and Pratt & Whitney. <\/font><\/p>\n <\/font> <\/i><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/font>L2 Resources For Ares I, V and Constellation: DAC-1C DDD Vast Slides on Vehicle Design. ATK First Stage Presentation. 39B Lightning Towers Slides. <\/font>Orion Launch Abort System (LAS) overview presentation \u2013 Jan 16. Major changes to Ares I Upper Stage \u2013 expansive details and data. Ares I\/Orion CxP 72031 Requirements Validation Matrix Information. Saturn Twang Test Video for use with Ares I-1R. CLV Umbilical Trade Matrix XLS. <\/font><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vehicle interfaces for the DAC 1C version of Orion Ares \u2013 Jan 3. Ares I-1R Test Flight Plan (full outline) Presentation. Ares I-1 timeline and modification expanded info. Ares I troubleshooting latest. Ares I Reference Trajectory. Boeing\u2019s STS to Ares \u2013 Lessons Learned Presentation. Latest Ares I and Ares V baseline Configuration image and data. CLV DAC-1C (Changes to CLV Upper Stage). <\/p>\n <\/font><\/p>\n Ares I-1: Four Seg+Dummy \u2018Tuna Can\u2019 stage. Ascent Developmental Flight Test Presentation. CLV Pad 39B Handover Info and Latest. New images of CLV on top of new MLP and LUT. Lockheed Martin CEV\/Orion Updates. Constellation news updates. ATK figures on the 5-Seg Booster weight for CLV. CEV-CLV Design Analysis Cycle Review (DAC-2) Presentation. Constellation SRR updates. CLV Stick \u2013 Troubleshooting\/Alternatives\/Updates. New CEV Images (include abort mode). Flight Design and Dynamics Division CEV update. CLV Mono-propellant RCS system. CEV pressurisation system review. CLV\/CEV Configuration Images. The 2\u00d73 Seg SRB Crew Launch Vehicle Option Presentation\u2026plus more.<\/font><\/p>\n <\/i><\/em><\/p>\n <\/i><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n <\/em> **NASASpaceflight.com Job Opportunities**<\/em><\/font> <\/em><\/font><\/p>\n <\/em><\/font> Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) engineers are close to completing a two month-long series of hot-fire tests on subscale main injector hardware, which is part of the development of the RS-68 main engine. 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DAC-1C Departure points to DAC-2 Upper Stage Graphcs (Many Changes). Orion\/CEV Display Layout Presentation (40 pages) \u2013 Feb 5. ATK figures on the 5-Seg Booster weight for CLV \u2013 Feb 2. Weather Shield (Rain Shield) for Orion on the pad \u2013 Feb 1. New Super hi-res images of Ares I \u2013 Feb 1. ATK Cutaway graphics of Ares I \u2013 perspective and axonometric \u2013 Feb 1. Ares I\/Orion CxP 72031 Requirements Validation Matrix Information. CEV Paracute Assembly System (CPAS) Presentation. <\/font><\/p>\n
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