NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

President Obama's Speech at Kennedy

President Obama outlines new course for NASA.

Air Force One Touches Down

President Obama arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Aerial View of Ares I-X Flight Test

This footage provides extremely valuable engineering data, and imagery of the recovery sequence in rarely-seen detail.

Ares I-X Lifts Off on Flight Test

The Ares I-X rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center to begin its flight test.

Coverage Begins for Second I-X Try

The launch team assembles for the second attempt to begin the Ares I-X mission.

Weather Scrubs Launch

The Ares I-X flight test liftoff is delayed for 24 hours.

Technicians Remove Protective Cover from I-X

In a critical step before launch, technicians remove a protective cover from the nose sensors.

Ares I-X Hits Major Milestones

Ares I-X Deputy Mission Manager Jon Cowart talks about the steps to get the Ares I-X rocket ready.

Ares I-X to Test Bigger Parachutes

Engineers beefed up the parachutes for the Ares I-X first stage so it could be recovered safely.

Launch Day for Ares I-X

NASA's coverage begins for the launch of the Ares I-X flight test.

I-X Building on NASA's Famous First Flights

The Ares I-X flight test mission offers an in-depth exam for its development team.

Ares I-X: New Vehicle Moves to Launch Pad

The Ares I-X rocket rolled out to Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

Towers Rises at Launch Pad 39B

Through time-lapse video, watch construction of the lightning towers in preparation for the Ares I-X launch.

A New Rocket is Born

This time-lapse video shows the building of the Ares I-X rocket from the ground up.

Success! Ares I Parachute Test

Parachutes Ensure a Safe Landing

Newly-designed parachutes are part of the Constellation Program's Ares solid rocket booster and crew vehicle recovery system.

Ares I-X Segments on the Move

Lightning Towers Rise at LC-39B

Workers built a network of three tall towers to protect the Ares-IX rocket from lightning.

Crew Module Simulator Arrives for Ares I-X

A transport aircraft brought the crew module simulator for the Ares I-X test flight to Kennedy Space Center.

Lightning Protection System

A new system at Kennedy Space Center will provide superior lightning protection for the Ares launch vehicle.