Critical engine test for NASA's Space Launch System moon rocket shuts down earlier than planned

[Admin]

NASA fired up the core stage of its massive new megarocket Saturday (Jan. 16) in a critical test that appeared to shut down early.

Critical engine test for NASA's Space Launch System moon rocket shuts down earlier than planned : Read more

 

[monkeyonmars]

NASA fired up the core stage of its massive new megarocket Saturday (Jan. 16) in a critical test that appeared to shut down early.

Critical engine test for NASA's Space Launch System moon rocket shuts down earlier than planned : Read more

No surprise here. Please, please, cancel this monstrous racket rocket.

 

[Helio]

These engines have been tested in the past and served the Shuttle program. So what seems to be different is the new engine controllers and program upgrades, as mentioned in the article. I assume this was the big reason for the tests.