Fresh from its 25-day successful mission around the moon, the Orion spacecraft’s maiden voyage apparently went off without a hitch. In addition to systems tests, the mission was also supposed to prove the vehicle’s heat shield technology. In this short video, www.space.com offers a short tour of the inside of Orion. Although its outward appearance is similar to Apollo vehicles, its volume is 50 percent larger.
Best Of The Web: A Tour Of The Orion Capsule
Key Takeaways:
- The Orion spacecraft successfully completed its 25-day maiden mission around the moon without issues.
- The mission successfully proved its systems and critical heat shield technology.
- Orion features a similar outward appearance to Apollo vehicles but offers 50 percent more interior volume.
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