Engine inspections on tap for next Antares rocket

Engine inspections on tap for next Antares rocket BY STEPHEN CLARK SPACEFLIGHT NOW Posted: June 24, 2014 Technicians plan to inspect two AJ26 rocket engines mounted on the next Orbital Sciences Corp. Antares launcher this week to ensure the Russian-built engines are not stricken with the same fault that resulted in a dramatic mishap during a ground test last month, officials said Monday. Orbital Sciences announced Monday it is targeting liftoff of the Antares rocket on company's next commercial logistics flight to the International Space Station no earlier than July 10. More

(Source: SpaceFlight Now - Jun 25)