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Orion Adapter Prototype for Testing

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Nov 26, 2013
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The diaphragm for Exploration Flight Test is joined to an adapter prototype for pressurized testing.
The diaphragm for Exploration Flight Test (EFT)-1 was joined to an adapter prototype for pressurized testing.

The diaphragm is lowered into the adapter prototype for pressurized testing. The diaphragm will keep gases away from the spacecraft during Orion’s first test mission, Exploration Flight Test (EFT)-1.

Image credit: NASA/MSFC/Dee Vancleave

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