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Crew Exploration VehicleProgress and Success

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Launch Abort System• Safely removes the crew from

launch vehicle in an emergency • Protects crew module from

atmospheric loads and heating • Jettisons after successful pad

operations and first stage flight

Service Module• Supports crew module from

launch through separation (propulsion, power, consumables)

• Accommodates un-pressurized cargo and mission science equipment

Crew Module• Provides safe habitat for crew• LEO and Beyond-LEO Capable• Provides reentry and landing

as a stand alone module

Spacecraft Adapter• Provides connection to

launch vehicle • Protects Service Module

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Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle

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Orion Takes Shape

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CM GTA Proof Pressure Test

Innovative Technologies on Orion Project

Advanced Lightweight Structures Friction Stir Welding Composite Structures Automated Rendezvous and Docking High-Temperature Composite Heat Shield

Tile thermal Protection on Composites Advanced Jettison System Life Support Technology* Advanced Integrated Next

Generation ElectronicsHuman Rated MechanismsHuman Rated Battery

Human Factors and Interfaces* Propulsion Systems

Closed Loop ECLSS

Water Landing Systems* Test & Production Tooling

Ultraflex Solar Array Guidance, Navigation & Control Self-Checking (error-free)

ComputersSafety & Contingency Systems

Loads Protection*

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Mission Critical Thermal Protection Systems

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Mission Critical Thermal Protection Systems

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Launch Abort Vehicle (LAV)Flight Test Article (FTA)

Crew Module (CM)

Separation Ring (SepRing)

Launch Abort System (LAS)

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Launch Abort System Overview

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Orion’s First Flight Test

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Orion’s First Flight Test

Propulsion Testing

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Orion Main Engine Injector Test

Crew Module Thruster Test Service Module Thruster Test

A Perfect STORRM

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Building Orion

Crew Safety and Training

Commercial Investment in Space Exploration

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