Orion Returns to Earth
NASA's Orion spacecraft descended toward the Pacific Ocean under three main parachutes on Dec. 5, 2014, as seen by an unpiloted aircraft. [Read full story.]
Orion's View of Earth Before Splashdown
NASA's next-generation spacecraft, the Orion capsule, sees Earth before ending its first uncrewed test flight (EFT-1) on Dec. 5, 2014, in the Pacific Ocean. [Read full story.]
Gulf of Mexico Seen by Orion
arth's limb shines in an image sent by NASA's Orion spacecraft after it passes over the Gulf of Mexico on its first uncrewed test flight, Dec. 5, 2014. [Read full story.]
Orion Service Panels Separation
Orion capsule's service panels separate and fall back to Earth after launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Dec. 5, 2014. [Read full story.]
Earth's Limb as Seen by Orion
Earth's limb is seen by Orion capsule as it flies over the Earth after launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Dec. 5, 2014. [Read full story.]
Orion Exploration Flight Test
A Delta 4 Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s Orion spacecraft lifts off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at at 7:05 a.m. EST, Dec. 5, 2014, in Florida. Launch was postponed one day because of technical glitches and weather. [Read full story.]
Orion Launch with Spectators
A Delta 4 Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s Orion spacecraft lifts off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at at 7:05 a.m. EST, Dec. 5, 2014, in Florida. [Read full story.]
Orion Exploration Flight Test #2
A Delta 4 Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s Orion spacecraft lifts off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at at 7:05 a.m. EST, Dec. 5, 2014, in Florida. [Read full story.]
Orion Launches on EFT-1 Mission #3
NASA's Orion capsule launched on its first uncrewed test flight (EFT-1 mission) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Dec. 5, 2014. [Read full story.]
Orion Exploration Flight Test
A Delta 4 Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s Orion spacecraft lifts off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at at 7:05 a.m. EST, Dec. 5, 2014, in Florida. [Read full story.]
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