(White Sands, NM) June 3, 2010 – UXB International Inc. (UXB) provided explosives ordinance disposal (EOD) recovery support for NASA's future Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. According to a May 6 news release from NASA, the purpose of Pad Abort Test 1 was to gather information to help refine design and analysis for future launch abort systems, resulting in safer and more reliable crew escape capability during rocket launch emergencies. The flight was the first fully integrated test of this launch abort system design.

“The capsule landed about a mile from the launching site," said Joe Prather, Project Manager for UXB’s White Sands location. “We began the recovery operation immediately following the test. All items were inspected to insure they were safe and then transported to the NASA facility for post test analysis.”

UXB has been working at the White Sands Missile Range since 2001 providing EOD support, range recovery, and other support services. More information on the Pad Abort Test 1.

About UXB International: UXB International, Inc. (www.uxb.com) is a global environmental technology and response solutions company with core business in military munitions, explosives, and reactive chemical support services. Established in 1983, the Company provides critical support to our nation through innovative technology development, munitions response, advanced systems engineering, design, fabrication, and construction. UXB International has earned a stellar reputation for safety and quality while successfully completing over 1,600 projects in 44 U.S. states and 23 countries.

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