Submission + - Ares 1-X Ready On Pad, Launch Set For 1200 GMT (space.com)
DynaSoar writes: NASA’s new Ares I-X rocket is undergoing final preparations for its planned launch test Tuesday, October 27. Launch time is scheduled for 8 AM EDT (1200 GMT). As of noon Monday it appeared that there was a 60% chance of showers and/or high altitude clouds interfering. However, the launch has a an eight hour window of opportunity through 2000 GMT, and would require only 10 minutes of clear skies within that time to fly. Of interest to engineering types, both those who favor the new vehicle's design and its critics, will be to see whether the predicted linear "pogo stick" oscillation will occur, and whether the dampening design built into it prevents damaging and possibly destructive shaking. Extensive coverage is being presented by Space.com at http://www.space.com/special_reports/1x.html For NASA TV streaming video, schedules and downlink information, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/ntv"
