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Senator Trent Lott said, "This decision helps cement Stennis Space Center's future as the nation's premier rocket testing facility. Stennis Space Center is indeed a catalyst for Mississippi's job growth, particularly as part of our state's growing aerospace industry. The research and development activity taking place at Stennis certainly complements Mississippi's effort to provide more high-tech, skilled employment opportunities for Mississippians."

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An existing test stand at Stennis also is being modified to test the J-2X engine at sea level conditions.

Did I miss something here? The J-2X is only designed to be on the upper stages of the Ares I and the Ares V. Why do they need a sea level test?