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[b]Official Launch Date to be Set Today[/b] Today, the Ares I-X Flight Test Readiness Review is under way at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. At the conclusion of the review, the selection of an official launch date will be announced during a live news conference on NASA TV, which is scheduled for 5 p.m. EDT. October 27 currently is the targeted launch date. A few miles away at Pad 39B, technicians are conducting a second day of integrated systems tests. Today's checkouts involve the launch pad and ground systems, and ground support equipment. On Thursday, the rocket was fully tested, including a successful "hot fire" of the auxiliary power units. The rotating service structure was opened in the afternoon and will be moved back into place after an evening test of the Xenon lights is completed tonight. A countdown simulation with full launch team support is set for Saturday, with vehicle closeouts scheduled for Sunday.
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