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View of Ares IX launch taken from the rocket looking back at the launch pad

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Ares Rocket Roll Control System

The Ares I-X test flight lasted about six minutes from its launch until splash down of the rocket's booster stage nearly 150 miles down range. This shot was taken from the rocket looking back at the launch pad. The roll control motors were used to control the vehicle during flight.

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