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Page last updated at 10:39 GMT, Friday, 11 September 2009 11:39 UK

Nasa test fires new rocket motor

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The test firing of a new rocket motor that could help take US astronauts back to the Moon has been carried out.

The static test lasted just over two minutes at the manufacturer, ATK, in Utah.

The five-segment booster is intended to power the early flight phase of Nasa's proposed Ares 1 launch vehicle - its replacement for the space shuttle.

READ MORE: Test ignition for 'Moon rocket'

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