A jubilant NASA launch team talk about the ARES I-X launch which took place earlier today. Despite a rogue freighter entering the launch safety exclusion zone, the delayed removal of a reluctant probe cover, red green red green weather conditions and launchpad lightning strikes yesterday, Ares I-X eventually made it to sub-orbit today with very little drama. The only unexpected observation so far appears to be the tumbling of the upper stage after separation.
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