SFI LIVE: Orbital ATK & NASA conduct QM-2 static test fire

Orbital ATK and NASA are preparing to carry out the final static test fire of the 177-foot long five-segment solid rocket booster that is planned for use on NASA’s new super heavy-lift Space Launch System. The test is scheduled for 8:05 a.m. MDT (10:05 a.m. EDT / 14:05 GMT) on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Archive Photo Credit: Jason Rhian / SpaceFlight Insider
PROMONTORY, Utah — Orbital ATK and NASA are poised to conduct the final test of the five-segment solid rocket booster design that will be used on NASA’s new super-heavy rocket, the Space Launch System or SLS. SpaceFlight Insider is live at Orbital ATK’s test facilities in Utah and is currently planning on beginning our live webcast at 7:00 a.m. MDT (9:00 a.m. EDT / 13:00 GMT). We have an array of guests lined up, as well as exclusive video segments and more!
Jason Rhian
Jason Rhian spent several years honing his skills with internships at NASA, the National Space Society and other organizations. He has provided content for outlets such as: Aviation Week & Space Technology, Space.com, The Mars Society and Universe Today.