On the recordApril 21, 2010
to abandon Ares I as a baseline vehicle for an alternative, without demonstrated capability nor proven superiority, or even equivalence, is unwise and probably not cost-effective.
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congress.govto abandon Ares I as a baseline vehicle for an alternative, without demonstrated capability nor proven superiority, or even equivalence, is unwise and probably not cost-effective.
Bill Nelson cites an Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel statement against abandoning Ares I.
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