Ares V
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The Ares V was the planned cargo launch component of the cancelled NASA Constellation program, which was to have replaced the Space Shuttle after its retirement in 2011. Ares V was also intended to ca
Artist's impression of an Ares V during solid rocket booster separation
Artist's impression of the Ares V at liftoff
The smaller and less powerful Space Launch System is chosen to be the main workhorse for the Artemis program.
Earth Departure Stage
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The Earth Departure Stage was the name given to the proposed second stage of the Block 2 Space Launch System. The EDS was intended to boost the rocket's payload into a parking orbit around the Earth a
An Ares V EDS with an Altair lunar lander and Orion.