ATK Completes Installation of World's Largest Solid Rocket Motor for Ground Test

NASA's First Stage Test is Currently Scheduled for Early September

PROMONTORY, Utah -- Engineers and technicians at Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) and NASA have completed installation work on the second Ares I First Stage five-segment Development Motor (DM-2), in preparation for its static-fire, which is currently scheduled for early September.

The Ares I First Stage is the largest solid rocket motor ever built.� It was designed to maximize astronaut safety while providing the nation wit [...]

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