Orion and Space Launch System

SLS Rocket Test:  An afternoon with the world’s most powerful rocket booster 

Space vets cautioned ahead that Tuesday’s ear shattering ground test of the solid rocket motor developed for NASA’s Space Launch System exploration rocket would rattle fillings and cause loose clothing to wave in the wind. The warnings were true as the Orbital ATK rocket motor prepared for Exploration Mission-1, the first test flight of the SLM and Orion crew capsule planned for late 2018. The unmanned EM-1 test flight will take the capsule around the moon and back to Earth.  (See also: NASA completes final test of SLS boosters before first launch )

Citizens for Space Exploration – a pro-space, taxpayer, grassroots advocacy group (http://www.bayareahouston.com/content/c_s_e/c_s_e) – has traveled to Washington, D.C. the past 24 years to meet face-to-face with Members/staff of Congress to discuss the value of America’s investment in space exploration. In order to sustain that dialogue on a regular basis, Citizens distributes “Space Exploration Update” to Congressional offices on a weekly basis. The intent is to provide an easy, quick way to stay abreast of key human space exploration program and policy developments.