An aerial photo provides a view of the A-3 Test Stand construction site at Stennis Space Center. Photo date: Sep. 25, 2012
Activation of the new A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center is set for 2013. Photo date: Aug. 17, 2012
The A-3 Test Stand is the first large test structure to be built at Stennis Space Center since the 1960s. Photo date: July 27, 2012
Calm canal waters offer a scenic view of the new A-3 Test Stand being built at Stennis Space Center. Photo date: June 29, 2012
Construction of the A-3 Test Stand continues at Stennis Space Center. Photo date: May 18, 2012
A blue sky frames ongoing work on the new A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center. Photo date: Apr. 06, 2012
The A-3 Test Stand at Stennis is scheduled for completion and activation in 2013. Photo date: Mar. 02, 2012
The A-3 Test Stand under construction is the first large test structure built at Stennis since the 1960s. Photo date: Mar. 02, 2012
Work continues on the A-3 Test Stand at Stennis, with activation set for 2013. Photo date: Jan. 13, 2012
Fog envelops part of the A-3 Test Stand at Stennis, as viewed from the B-1/B-2 Test Stand. Photo date: Jan. 05, 2012
Construction of the new A-3 Test Stand continues at Stennis Space Center. Photo date: Dec. 23, 2011
The A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center is set for completion and activation in 2013. Photo date: Aug. 19, 2011
An 85,000-gallon liquid hydrogen tank is installed on the A-3 Test Stand under construction at Stennis Space Center. Photo date: July 25, 2011
The A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center will allow simulated high-altitude testing of the J-2X rocket engine. Photo date: July 1, 2011
A 35,000-gallon liquid oxygen tank is installed atop the A-3 Test Stand. Photo date: June 8, 2011
Work on the new A-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center continues, with activation targeted for 2013. Photo date: April 15, 2011
The A-3 construction site is a busy place as work continues on the test stand that will allow rocket engine testing at simulated high altitudes up to 100,000 feet. Photo date: October 1, 2010
The A-3 Test Stand under construction at Stennis Space Center is reflected in the water of the nearby canal. Photo date: July 9, 2010.
Construction of the A-3 Test Stand is moving forward with piping work and assembly of a large crane needed to install the test cell and diffuser. Photo date: June 25, 2010.
Work continues on the new A-3 Test Stand at Stennis. The stand will be used to test the new J-2X rocket engine that will help take humans beyond low-Earth orbit. Photo date: November 20, 2009.