Saturday 31 October 2009

Tumbling ARES 1-X 2nd stage after 1st stage booster separation was predicted in flight simulations prior to launch.  The expected tumble was caused by the upper stage's unusual centre of gravity due to the location of dummy fuel loads and the lack of 2nd stage J-2X engine to stabilise the vehicle following separation http://j.mp/49wBsG

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