Engineering the Next Lunar Era
A technical breakdown of the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft designed to sustain crewed deep-space flight beyond Earth orbit.
Power and Life Support
The critical engineering metrics defining the launcher and spacecraft systems.
Space Launch System
Orion Life Support
Thermal Protection
Generating 8.8 million pounds of thrust to propel the Orion capsule past escape velocity.
Advanced environmental controls engineered to sustain four astronauts during the ten-day deep space flight.
An advanced heat shield designed to withstand 5000 degrees Fahrenheit during high-velocity atmospheric re-entry.
The Orion Capsule
Inside the crew module, advanced navigation, communication, and environmental controls work in unison. The spacecraft serves as both cockpit and habitat, proving deep-space systems ahead of future lunar landings.
Every display console, structural rib, and thruster pod is optimized for extreme telemetry feedback, ensuring real-time mission tracking and crew autonomy during the critical lunar flyby.
Access the Flight Data
Acquire the complete technical specifications, educational worksheets, and mission guides prepared for aerospace students and educators.