[NASA] NASA’s Orion Spacecraft at Launch Pad

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, which will carry the

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crew around the Moon, sits at the launch pad on Jan. 17, 2026, after rollout. It rests atop the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. Orion can provide living space on missions for four astronauts for up to 21 days without docking to another spacecraft. 

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 such as life support, avionics, power systems, and state-of-the-art thermal protection will support the crew during launch, landing, and recovery.

Image credit: NASA/Brandon Hancock

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