Science Insider says President Obama plans to scratch the Ares I launcher under development to focus on another heavy-lift rocket to carry future manned flights beyond the moon.
– President Obama has made his decision on the future direction of NASA,
including scrapping the Ares I rocket in favor of a new heavy-lift launcher to
carry astronauts beyond the moon. According to Science Insider, Obama made his
decision after a Dec. 16 meeting with NASA Administrator Charles Bol…