Orion Lunar Spacecraft Passes Environmental Testing

Orion
Credit: NASA
LYON, France—The first example of the Orion spacecraft, slated for an unmanned mission as part of NASA’s Artemis lunar program, recently passed key tests demonstrating its ability to withstand the space environment, Airbus announced. The system-level trials lasted several months and simulated space...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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