What is NASA's Orion Mission and Why Should You Care?

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The Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) has been integral to NASA's Constellation project since its inception, despite the cancellation of the Ares I rocket. Currently, it is expected to be utilized with the Shuttle Derived Launch Vehicle for NASA's Commercial Crew Program. The Orion mission has been in development for nearly a decade and remains relevant, although its future direction is uncertain following recent program changes.

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  • Understanding of NASA's Constellation project
  • Familiarity with the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV)
  • Knowledge of the Shuttle Derived Launch Vehicle
  • Awareness of NASA's Commercial Crew Program
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  • Research the Shuttle Derived Launch Vehicle specifications
  • Explore the implications of the Ares I cancellation on NASA's future missions
  • Learn about the Commercial Crew Program and its objectives
  • Investigate the history and development timeline of the Orion CEV
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Aerospace enthusiasts, space mission planners, and individuals interested in NASA's future exploration initiatives will benefit from this discussion.

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Nope. Not new. The Orion CEV has been part of the Constellation project since its inception. I'm not sure where it will go now that Ares I has been canceled, but if I had to guess I suppose it will end up getting used on a Delta IV or Atlas V as part of a bid for NASA's COTS LEO manned program.

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According to Wikipedia it will go on the Shuttle Derived Launch Vehicle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuttle-Derived_Launch_Vehicle" )
 
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It is still current, but not new. It has been in the works for probably a decade. It's future is in question though in light of the cancellation of Constellation.
 

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