Historical Events tagged with "orion"
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NASA's Artemis 1 Launch Begins Lunar Missions
Artemis 1, NASA's first mission in the Artemis program, was launched successfully, marking the debut of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft. The launch took place from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, aiming to pave the way for future crewed missions to the Moon and eventually to Mars. This uncrewed test flight demonstrated critical systems for deep space exploration and tested Orion's capabilities to orbit the Moon before returning safely to Earth.
Continue ReadingLaunch of Orion's Exploration Flight Test-1
NASA's Orion spacecraft was launched on a test flight aiming to demonstrate crucial systems for future deep space exploration missions. The spacecraft, atop a Delta IV Heavy rocket, lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on a mission lasting approximately four hours. Orion's key objective was to collect data on its performance during various phases of flight, including reentry, a vital step for its anticipated human missions to the Moon and beyond. This successful launch marked a significant milestone in NASA's Journey to Mars initiative.
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