Ares I Ares V Overview

This slide presentation is an overview of the Ares I and Ares V projects. It includes a comparison of the launch vehicles from the Saturn V, the Space Shuttle, and the planned Ares I and Ares V. In order to reduce operating cost, the Ares and V will use much of the same hardware. The elements of the Ares I and V. are reviewed and there is a view of the upper stage avionics. The elements of the J-2X engine to be used on both the Ares I and V are viewed.