Real World: Preparing to Launch Ares I-X

Synopsis

Preparing for future space missions, NASA is testing the Ares rockets prototype, Ares I-X. By finding the vehicleâs center of gravity, engineers can calculate the exact mass of the vehicle. The forces felt by the astronauts during launch are similar to effects felt while riding a roller coaster.

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Running time

6 minutes

Language

English

Collection

NASA

Subjects on the Internet Archive

• Real World
• NASA eClips
• NIA
• Constellaton
• Ares I
• center of gravity
• acceleration
• g-forces
• rockets

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