Obama attempted to cancel the government-designed Ares 1 and Ares V super-heavy-lift rocket programs.

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Another rocket, Ares V, would have the capability to launch heavy payloads - service and cargo modules - that would be needed to service Moon missions.

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Following completion of the current Ares V super-heavy-lift rocket program, the Space Launch System, I believe that the government should commercialize all future launch vehicle development and operations.

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