HOT FIRE

Aerojet gave a third test to the new solid rocket motor it developed for Lockheed Martin's Atlas V, hot-firing the 67-ft. booster for 95 sec. at thrust levels of 285,000-390,000 lb. The test was conducted Dec. 11 at the Aerojet facility in Sacramento, Calif. The boosters will add thrust to the...

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