The planned RFPs are as follows: 1: Ares I Actuator Assembly – Develop (design, fabricate, test) an actuator assembly for the Ares I Upper Stage Thrust Vector Control Subsystem.

Arianespace executives said Nov. 17 that the failure of a Vega launch the previous day was caused when the rocket’s upper stage tumbled out of control.

2 on Your Side learned more about the new Moog Inc. building for the development of its thrust vector control devices for space launch systems.

The engine completed a 500-second acceptance test, throttling up to 111 percent of rated thrust, demonstrating more power than engines that flew on the space shuttle or on the first SLS launch in ...