Comments about ‘Valve problem halts booster test’

That's not a good omen.
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Look at all them nerds! Nerds! Nerds! Nerds! Nerds!

Them nerds are gonna pay your tip pizza boy!

Those nerds make more than you do.

This is disappointing, but it's good that they are being meticulous about the tests.

The other day I saw cool models of the Ares I and V rockets at the Clarke Planetarium, and an explanation of the two-stage flight they will be using for getting us on the moon.

Keep on progressing!

I have learned that the test was cancled due to a problem with the APU (Auxillary Power Unit) that will help to steer the rocket. That is unfortunate for ATK because I know that United Space Alliance is the subcontractor that provides that component, not ATK. I hope they can figure this out because I was excited to see the test.

Can the general public watch the test-firing? How does one find out about time and place?

Yes, United Space Alliance (USA) provides the hydraulic system that controls nozzle movement that steers the rocket. However, ATK is the prime contractor, not just for the rocket motor, but for the entire Ares I first stage that includes all components. So, a USA failure is an ATK failure.

Also, it hasn't been determined whether the USA supplied part caused the problem or the ATK interface to the USA supplied part.

Let's let the investigation determine the cause before we start the finger pointing.

Yes, the general public can watch all ATK test firings. For space shuttle and Ares firings, either the ATK or NASA websites will tell you the date and time of all static tests.

Author, minor correction. It's Gimbal, not 'gimble'

The test fire, that did not happen was aired on Nasa channel also. So, If you don't want to drive your butt down to Promontory you can watch it on t.v.