Orion SpacecraftHomeAboutNewsResourcesFact SheetsMedia ResourcesActivities & DownloadsImageryReference GuideMissions Orion Spacecraft Fact Sheets Learn more about the spacecraft returning humans to the Moon. Orion Spacecraft Orion Spacecraft Overview Read NASA's Orion spacecraft overview. Orion Quick Facts Learn about Orion by the numbers. Orion Launch Abort System Learn more about Orion's launch abort system, designed to protect astronauts if a problem arises during launch or ascent. Orion's Service Module Learn more about Orion’s service module, the powerhouse of the spacecraft. Orion Recovery Operations Learn more about how Orion is recovered after splashdown. Launching Orion into Space Learn about the tremendous effort put forth to launch Orion into orbit, and the challenges that will be faced as Orion is prepared for flight. Orion and Space Launch System Spinoffs Read about some of the many spinoffs that have come from Orion and the Space Launch System. Orion: Types of Radiation in Space Read more about how scientists and engineers are working to develop methods to prepare Orion and crew for the effects of radiation exposure. Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) EFT-1 Press Kit View the press kit for Orion's first test flight. Orion First Test Flight Learn more about the Exploration Flight Test-1 mission. Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) AA-2 Overview Learn more about AA-2, a test flight of Orion's launch abort system. AA-2 Press Kit View the press kit for the AA-2 test flight. AA-2 Flight Test Read more about AA-2. Explore More 3 min read Artemis I Radiation Measurements Validate Orion Safety for Astronauts Article 1 month ago 2 min read NASA Johnson Honors Hispanic Heritage: Meet Manuel Retana Article 2 months ago 4 min read What is 3D-MAT? Article 6 months ago