Edward Mango launch director for the Ares I-X flight test participates in a news conference.

In the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Edward Mango, launch director for the Ares I-X flight test, participates in a news conference following the conclusion of the flight test readiness review, or FTRR, for the Ares I-X test rocket.

During the meeting, senior NASA and contractor managers assessed the risks associated with the test and determined the rocket, support systems and procedures are ready for launch. The Ares I-X launch date was announced after the FTRR and is officially set for Oct. 27. For information on the Ares I-X vehicle and flight test, visit http://www.nasa.gov/aresIX. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller