Ares I-X
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Ares I-X was the first-stage prototype and design concept demonstrator of Ares I, a launch system for human spaceflight developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Ares I-X was successfully launched on October 28, 2009. The project cost was $445 million. It was the final launch from LC-39B until Artemis 1 13 years later.
Ares I-X before launch
Rollout of Ares I-X at Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 secured by four bolts on a mobile launcher platform.
The upper stage simulator
The roll control system (artist's impression of launch)
Ares I
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Ares I was the crew launch vehicle that was being developed by NASA as part of the Constellation program. The name "Ares" refers to the Greek deity Ares, who is identified with the Roman god Mars. Ares I was originally known as the "Crew Launch Vehicle" (CLV).
Ares I launch
Concept image of the evolution of the Ares I design from pre-ESAS to latest developments.
An early concept image of the Ares I (right) and Ares V (left) rockets
A concept image of an Ares I launching from Kennedy Space Center launchpad 39B.