Abort Has Been Activated for Ascent Abort-2

The two main objectives of the Ascent Abort-2 flight test were to execute the abort by demonstrating it can be completed end to end, and to collect key data. Photo credit: NASA/Frank Michaux
The two main objectives of the Ascent Abort-2 flight test were to execute the abort by demonstrating it can be completed end to end, and to collect key data. Photo credit: NASA/Frank Michaux

The abort has been activated with Ascent Abort-2 traveling more than 800 mph. The abort is being initiated and the abort motor has ignited. Also igniting is the attitude control motor, which provides steering.