Ares I launch a success

[mraynrand]

First new rocket since 1981. This is the smaller crew launch vehicle. I'll post some video my son shot when he gets back. He was about 5 miles away and said the thing was louder than a jet right next to him. 8 foot alligators and turtles all scrambled into the water when the thing lit off. Very cool.

Check our NASA TV (283 on DirecTV) or

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/constellation/ares/flighttests/aresIx/launch_blog.html

[Freak Out]

Damn good news this thing went off without a hitch.