Orion spacecraft passes key safety tests
19th June, 2017Category:
NASA's Orion spacecraft – designed to take astronauts to deep space destinations such as the Moon and Mars – has successfully completed a series of tests for its critical safety systems. Researchers tested the abort motor for Orion's launch abort system on June 15, firing the 17-foot tall motor for five seconds.
The launch abort system is an important part of making sure our crew members stay safe on the launch pad and on their way to space. The abort motor is responsible for propelling the crew module away from the Space Launch System rocket in case of an emergency.
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