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Friction stir welding for Ares I rocket

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Ares I Upper Stage Hydrogen Dome Weld

July 14, 2009 -- Marshall engineers hoist the fully assembled Ares I upper stage hydrogen dome test article off the world's largest robotic friction stir welder.

Image credit: NASA/MSFC