How Orion Capsule's First Flight Test Works (Infographic)

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 15:32 in Astronomy & Space

The capsule will travel about 3,600 miles (5,800 kilometers) from Earth, then zoom back again at high speeds in order to test various systems, including its heat shielding and resistance to radiation.

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