Developmental Motor 1 (DM 1)

[trevorbrasfield]

The ATK and NASA investigation team has identified the issue that resulted in the scrub of last weeks test. A component of the ground controller unit, which sends power to the system that moves the nozzle during the test, had failed and has been replaced. Testing to validate the corrective actions is underway and will continue into the weekend, and the test has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 10 at 1 p.m. MDT.

[ts39136]

Bummer... Test delayed again... It was a very nice event, well organized and I liked the AM narrative. I'm sure you took a good loss on all the police, drinks, posters, and extra staff, but I look forward to going again when it's time. PLEASE POST AS SOON AS YOU CAN WITH NEW DATE, thank you.

[linghun]

I read on the Orlando Sentinel that Constellation Orion will not be able to put men on the moon earlier than 2028, maybe only by 2035.

[trevorbrasfield]

I read that as well, I have read many articles about Ares and Constellation. Good and bad. What it all comes down to is money. We could put a man on the moon much earlier than 2028 if we could get a larger budget. The Augustine Commission this afternoon stated the same thing. All I know is come August 25 the DM-1 motor will fire marking a huge milestone in the Ares program and in October Ares I-X will amrk another huge milestone.

[trevorbrasfield]

linghun, the test has changed to August 27, 2009.

[trevorbrasfield]

You will take exit 365 off of I-15 head west on UT 83. There will be signs telling you how far to ATK which is where the test will be. If you just stay on UT 83 you will come to our test area which will be well marked with signs. The Utah Highway Patrol will also be on hand to assist with traffic. The test stand this booster will be from is on the side of the mountain, it will be marked with a large American flag. The test will happen at 1:00 p.m. I recommend you get there early.

[ts39136]

Thanks so much, see you there!

[trevorbrasfield]

ts39136, the test has moved to August 27, 2009.

[trevorbrasfield]

This test is actually at our test facility in Utah. It is open to the public, in fact we plan on having 10,000 people come and watch this test. If you are able to come and watch the test it is 22 miles west of Brigham City, Utah in Promontory Utah.

[ts39136]

Thanks!!! Do I just go west and look for the first building? Or the crowd of people? More specific instructions would be helpful...

[ts39136]

What is the best viewing area for the public. (directions/GPS coordinates). Your press release states that it is open to "press" only. Please say it ain't so! We don't make it to Florida much and would really like to experience the POWER! Thank you.

[linghun]

Great video but too hollywoodish, more of the rocket and more info should have been shown.

[trevorbrasfield]

Thanks for the input on the video. We were actually going for the Hollywood look along the lines of an action movie teaser trailer. Our goal was to drum up interest for the upcoming static test fire and to just tease the audience enough to make them want to watch the test fire either in person or on NASA TV on August 25. If you have any questions about the DM 1 test fire please let me know I would be more than happy to answer them for you.

[linghun]

Great I'm eager to see more. What exactly is this company?

[michchap]

Cool video. Thanks for posting it in high definition. Is the 25 August 2009 date fairly solid? Do you anticipate much slippage? Looking forward to the engine test either way!

[trevorbrasfield]

The date is still August 25, we have less than two weeks to go before the world's largest solid rocket motor test.

[trevorbrasfield]

michchap the test has moved to August 27, 2009. This is a solid date forthe test.