Animation of the Orion spacecraft’s Exploration Mission-1 in 2017 shows the spacecraft on the launch pad. Video released Jan. 16, 2013.
Animation of the Orion spacecraft’s Exploration Mission-1 in 2017 shows the launch vehicle's booster rockets jettisoned. Video released Jan. 16, 2013.
Animation of the Orion spacecraft’s Exploration Mission-1 in 2017 shows the launch vehicle's stages separating in space. Video released Jan. 16, 2013.
When the Orion spacecraft blasts off atop NASA’s Space Launch System rocket in 2017, attached will be the ESA-provided service module – the powerhouse that fuels and propels the Orion spacecraft. Image from video animation released Jan. 16, 2013.
Exploration Mission-1 will be the first integrated flight test with both the Orion spacecraft and NASA’s new Space Launch System. Image from animation video released Jan. 16, 2013.
As part of a new agreement between the two space agencies, the European Space Agency will provide the service module for NASA’s Orion spacecraft. Image taken from a video released Jan. 16, 2013.
Animation of the Orion spacecraft’s Exploration Mission-1 in 2017 shows the crew and service modules separating from previous stage. Video released Jan. 16, 2013.
Animation of the Orion spacecraft’s Exploration Mission-1 in 2017 shows the crew module separating from the service module. Video released Jan. 16, 2013.
Animation of the Orion spacecraft’s Exploration Mission-1 in 2017 shows the crew module re-entering Earth's atmosphere. Video released Jan. 16, 2013.
Animation of the Orion spacecraft’s Exploration Mission-1 in 2017 shows the crew module descending underneath parachutes. Video released Jan. 16, 2013.
