Gulf of Mexico Seen by Orion
Earth'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.
Exploration Flight Test 1
A Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying NASA's Orion spacecraft lifts off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Dec. 5, 2014 at 7:05 a.m. EST. Launch was postponed one day because of technical glitches and weather. [NASA's Orion Spacecraft: Full Coverage of First Test Flight
Exploration Flight Test 1
A Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying NASA's Orion spacecraft lifts off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Dec. 5, 2014 at 7:05 a.m. EST. [NASA's Orion Spacecraft: Full Coverage of First Test Flight
Exploration Flight Test 1
NASA's Orion capsule launched on its first uncrewed test flight (EFT-1 mission) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Dec. 5, 2014.
Exploration Flight Test 1
NASA's Orion capsule launched on its first uncrewed test flight (EFT-1 mission) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Dec. 5, 2014.
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.
Orion Flight Test Trajectory Ground Track
This map was tweeted from the account of the Intl. Space Station, featuring a map showing the trajectory ground track of the Orion flight test, postponed until Dec. 5, 2014.
NASA's Journey to Mars Infographic
A graphic shows existing and planned missions to Mars. Image released Dec. 2, 2014.
Orion and Delta IV Heavy Stack
The Orion and Delta IV Heavy stack stands inside the Mobile Service Tower at Space Launch Complex 37, Cape Canaveral, Florida, where NASA prepares for launch on Dec. 4, 2014. Photo released Nov. 24, 2014.
Orion Spacecraft at the Launch Pad
The Orion and Delta IV Heavy stack stands inside the Mobile Service Tower at Space Launch Complex 37, Cape Canaveral, Florida, where NASA prepares for launch on Dec. 4, 2014. Photo released Nov. 24, 2014.