Orion Spacecraft Fact Sheets

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.

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.

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.