NASA scientists look ahead to Orion's maiden flight

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With the launch date of the Orion next-generation spacecraft approaching fast, NASA scientists have set out what they hope to learn from its maiden launch. The test flight, dubbed EFT-1 is the first of three proving missions set to trial many of the in-flight systems essential to the success of any manned mission to Mars, or beyond. .. Continue Reading NASA scientists look ahead to Orion's maiden flight

Section: Space

Tags: NASA, Orion Spacecraft, Performance, Radiation, Unmanned

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