The Ares I-X rocket was launched by NASA on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 11:30 AM ET, after nearly two days of weather delays. NASA has confirmed the test flight of Ares I-X was a success. The launch took place at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Ares Orion is due to replace the Space Shuttle, which will be taken out of rotation in 2010. Read more on NASA's Ares I-X Rocket Launch and watch the launch video here, here and here.