NASA is maturing test and evaluation plans leading to flight readiness of the Ares I crew launch vehicle. Key development, qualification, and verification tests are planned . Upper stage engine sea-level and altitude testing. First stage development and qualification motors. Upper stage structural and thermal development and qualification test articles. Main Propulsion Test Article (MPTA). Upper stage green run testing. Integrated Vehicle Ground Vibration Testing (IVGVT). Aerodynamic characterization testing. Test and evaluation supports initial validation flights (Ares I-Y and Orion 1) and design certification.


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    Title :

    Integrated System Test Approaches for the NASA Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle


    Contributors:
    C. Cockrell (author)

    Publication date :

    2008


    Size :

    17 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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