Orion Capsule Test Flight: Deepest Space Since 1972 | Video

Monday, March 19, 2012 - 13:00 in Astronomy & Space

Strapped aboard a Delta 4 Heavy, the next generation spacecraft will reach altitudes man-rated ships haven't gone since the Apollo era. This animation breaks down the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) from launch to splashdown.

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