According to a July 2009 independent safety review of rocket options initiated by NASA, the Valador report states that the Ares I launch vehicle is clearly the safest launch vehicle option and that it is superior to all other options.
Senator Shelby cites a safety review supporting Ares I over Falcon 9.
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