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EFT-1 (Orion)
The first flight test of the Orion Deep Space Capsule.
Mission Overview
An uncrewed two-orbit flight that sent Orion 3,600 miles into space—farther than any craft designed for humans had gone since the Apollo era.
Learning from History
"It tested the largest heat shield ever built, which reached temperatures of 4,000°F during re-entry."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Test/Capsule |
| Destination | High Earth Orbit |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Delta IV Heavy |