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![]() Orion After the Shuttle![]() Orion BasicsWhat is Orion? If you see a picture, you might think it looks a lot like older orbiters that were used to go to the Moon in the 60s and 70s. While the shape looks similar, it will be an advanced spacecraft with the newest technology (and over twice as big). Between now and the proposed launch in 2014, NASA will be developing new systems and tests to make sure the spacecraft is safe and capable of completing any assignment.The new vehicle will be able to carry up to six crew members to the International Space Station and four for missions to the Moon. Although still being developed, engineers hope to use the vehicle to transport crews to a different spacecraft on missions to Mars. ![]() Launching OrionThe Constellation Program managers are also in charge of developing the launch vehicles that will take this large capsule into orbit and space. The Ares rockets will be used as both launching rockets and boosters. The Ares I rocket will launch the Orion vehicle into space. The Ares V will be a larger rocket designed to take heavy cargo loads into space. Once cargo is in orbit, it can be transported to the Moon or Mars (in the future).![]() ![]() |
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Useful Reference MaterialsEncyclopedia.com (Space Travel):http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/space_travel.aspx Wikipedia (Constellation Program): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constellation_program Encyclopædia Britannica (Constellation Program): http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1469412/Constellation-program WNASA (Space Exploration Home): http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/home/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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