It feels like they´re selling us remakes of 1960´s technology...this looks a lot like the Apollo missions spacecraft, and Von Braun´s Saturn V rockets.
@brianrosado The Orion spacecraft does look very similar in design to the Apollo capsule, but that is because the physics behind re-entry haven't changed in the last 50 years and the capsule shape is still the ideal way to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere at the high-speeds attained during deep space travel.
Godspeed! I hope the U.S. Government will always have money for Space Exploration. Less money for the welfare and wars, more money for space exploration.
The Orion is how I did understand, a module get attached to another vehicle in orbit for special missions, cargo will be launched separate, so the cost isn´t that high, most launches will go to the ISS and for this you need only the astronauts to get launched, for deep space missions like mars you need to launch more cargo and vehicles anyway and for the moon too. Later maybe there will be vehicles launched for deepspace from the moon or the orbit so astronauts need orion to leave earth only.
Sorry,I wanted to say:Leaving & Coming back, don´t be afraid they won´t leave you there in space.I think the concept of the orion is very good.The spaceshuttle wasn´t save enough and it had high launching costs, it was a very big, heavy vehicle and only good for getting cargo+astronauts into space, but also limited to this.I like the PA of the orion and want to know:When it doesn´t need to be launched what will happen to it?Or does it also get back to earth with the Orion?
While it is clearly NASA's job to lead us in beyond LEO/low-earth orbit space exploration, a capsule design such as this seems the least desirable way to go about it. Much more relevant would be something like a dedicated, modular vehicle that STARTS at LEO - doesn't have to go up and down to Earth's surface either time - like Nautilus-X. Routine travel to and from LEO should be handled totally by the private sector, which is in work via the commercial crew program. Orion is not a good idea.
Nice job showcasing the Orion. I find it interesting that it models the Apollo capsules so much, but when you have a proven record with a previous engineering design I guess it makes sense. Thanks for sharing!
Truly AWESOME! The US should put away their wars and concentrate on this type of stuff. Good stuff like this and not killing for control of the planet. This is truly worthwhile endeavour. The cutting edge of what good and great people can do. More exploration and less killing, please USA!
@enmartinsen81 Unfortunately, if current thinking prevails that could be true, right?. In the mean time let's hope we can...um...evolve, or at least became less greedy. 8-)
First they took the Concord down and then the Space Shuttle...those were the 2 coolest vehicles around when I was a child.
brianrosado 1 month ago
It feels like they´re selling us remakes of 1960´s technology...this looks a lot like the Apollo missions spacecraft, and Von Braun´s Saturn V rockets.
brianrosado 1 month ago
@brianrosado The Orion spacecraft does look very similar in design to the Apollo capsule, but that is because the physics behind re-entry haven't changed in the last 50 years and the capsule shape is still the ideal way to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere at the high-speeds attained during deep space travel.
danh5188 1 month ago
I still think the Space Shuttle looked a lot cooler than this...sigh*
It doesn´t mean Orion isn´t more advanced at all though
brianrosado 1 month ago
when is the first flight test anybody know
onefugowie 1 month ago
@onefugowie EFT-1 is currently targeted for 2014.
danh5188 1 month ago
@danh5188 THANK YOU
onefugowie 1 month ago
Godspeed! I hope the U.S. Government will always have money for Space Exploration. Less money for the welfare and wars, more money for space exploration.
NewVahan2011 2 months ago
- want a job with NASA!
JtotheAmeSs 2 months ago
Lets send a Robonaut? 1st Test.
TuneLoony61 2 months ago
ORION! Tune Was Here! Start To Splash!
TuneLoony61 2 months ago
The Orion is how I did understand, a module get attached to another vehicle in orbit for special missions, cargo will be launched separate, so the cost isn´t that high, most launches will go to the ISS and for this you need only the astronauts to get launched, for deep space missions like mars you need to launch more cargo and vehicles anyway and for the moon too. Later maybe there will be vehicles launched for deepspace from the moon or the orbit so astronauts need orion to leave earth only.
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Sorry,I wanted to say:Leaving & Coming back, don´t be afraid they won´t leave you there in space.I think the concept of the orion is very good.The spaceshuttle wasn´t save enough and it had high launching costs, it was a very big, heavy vehicle and only good for getting cargo+astronauts into space, but also limited to this.I like the PA of the orion and want to know:When it doesn´t need to be launched what will happen to it?Or does it also get back to earth with the Orion?
ILoveDominikaDetko 2 months ago
the orion looks very nice for moon flight but if they want go with this to mars :S
alpha5452 2 months ago
but i dnt wanna be crammed up in something that small when going to mars.. it should be bigger
ikoronduka 2 months ago
I am exicted
ikoronduka 2 months ago
"...accelerating from 0 to 450 mph in the first 2 seconds of flight." WOW!
davife 2 months ago
This is going to sound stupid, but I started singing I Gotta Feeling by the Black Eyed Peas at 1:09
Sorry;)
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looks like the same shit they were launching in the 60's
WTF NASA?!?!?
chattled 2 months ago
@chattled
made that comment at 0:30
its actually a pretty ballin spaceship
chattled 2 months ago
@chattled You sound like you know better. Perhaps you should apply for their jobs.... oh wait.
valkiris 2 months ago
While it is clearly NASA's job to lead us in beyond LEO/low-earth orbit space exploration, a capsule design such as this seems the least desirable way to go about it. Much more relevant would be something like a dedicated, modular vehicle that STARTS at LEO - doesn't have to go up and down to Earth's surface either time - like Nautilus-X. Routine travel to and from LEO should be handled totally by the private sector, which is in work via the commercial crew program. Orion is not a good idea.
dphuntsman1 2 months ago
incredible
InvaderSpliff 2 months ago
That is a great ship you have there. I can not wait for this flight! We will learn so
much!
Orionsgaming 2 months ago
Nice job showcasing the Orion. I find it interesting that it models the Apollo capsules so much, but when you have a proven record with a previous engineering design I guess it makes sense. Thanks for sharing!
tejas5 2 months ago
Truly AWESOME! The US should put away their wars and concentrate on this type of stuff. Good stuff like this and not killing for control of the planet. This is truly worthwhile endeavour. The cutting edge of what good and great people can do. More exploration and less killing, please USA!
ibullpitt 2 months ago
@ibullpitt I agree. The US should think long-term and rather prepare for killing for control of space. ;)
enmartinsen81 2 months ago
@enmartinsen81 Unfortunately, if current thinking prevails that could be true, right?. In the mean time let's hope we can...um...evolve, or at least became less greedy. 8-)
ibullpitt 2 months ago
Orion ftw
akierrs2 2 months ago