Ares I first stage, reusable?

[holmec]

NASA is testing the chute for the first stage to of Ares I and SRBs of Ares V<br /><br />NASA pic and comments<br /><br />Somehow I got the impression that the reusablity of the first stage of Ares I was in question. With these tests it doesn't seem that NASA thinks so.<br /><br />Comments? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p><font color="#0000ff"><em>"SCE to AUX" - John Aaron, curiosity pays off</em></font></p> </div>

 

[holmec]

Thanks for the update. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p><font color="#0000ff"><em>"SCE to AUX" - John Aaron, curiosity pays off</em></font></p> </div>

 

[publiusr]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Thanks for the update. <br />Posted by holmec</DIV><br /><br />Good to see work progressing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you want to get out of LEO--you'd better support Ares V. It keeps shuttle jobs, and helps Louisiana.</p>