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Bishop Hails Successful Launch of Ares 1 Rocket
Significant Components of Rocket Produced in Utah

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Washington, Oct 28 - Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) issued the following statement regarding the successful launch of the Ares 1 test flight rocket.  Significant components of the rocket launched today by NASA were manufactured and assembled in Utah.

“Today’s successful test launch of the Ares 1 rocket signals a new era in the U.S. Space program and is further evidence of the hard work and dedication of all of the workers and engineers at NASA, ATK and Northrop Grumman, many of whom are Utahns.  It took the concerted efforts of thousands of people over many years, under very tough budget conditions, to get the Ares 1 to this point.  My hope is that this Administration will continue to support NASA and the manned space program by not going through with a proposed $3 billion a year cut from future budgets.  As the Augustine Commission report recently found, the United States must remain dedicated to future space exploration efforts, which also helps strengthen our economy and national defense.  If the Obama Administration guts NASA and puts the Ares 1 and the Constellation program into mothballs,
it would be a huge step backwards for our nation both in technology and world standing.”