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When NASA’s Orion crewed spacecraft sets course for an historic return to the Moon by 2024, it will rely on unique Airbus technology for a range of essential functions – from the supply of air and water to propulsion, power and thermal control.
Artemis I successfully launched: Orion is heading to the Moon with Airbus’ European Service Module! The Orion spacecraft has just begun its journey to the Moon on NASA’s Artemis I mission. What will happen during the flight, and what role does the European Service Module (ESM) play in this lunar odyssey?
Orion (Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle or Orion MPCV) is a partially reusable crewed spacecraft used in NASA's Artemis program. The spacecraft consists of a Crew Module (CM) space capsule designed by Lockheed Martin and the European Service Module (ESM) manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space.
Nov 29, 2022 · The Orion spacecraft has now reached the halfway point of its journey. The first results of the test flight are already in - and they look promising! Here's a brief summary of the key milestones where the Airbus teams held their breath as Orion set off on its first voyage.
Jun 26, 2024 · Orion will serve as the exploration vehicle that will carry the crew to space, provide emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during the space travel, and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities. Orion will launch on NASA’s new heavy-lift rocket, the Space Launch System.
Apr 24, 2024 · The Orion European Service Module is the spacecraft’s powerhouse, supplying it with electricity, propulsion, thermal control, air, and water in space. Service Module Overview. For the first time, NASA will use a European-built system as a critical element to power and propel an American spacecraft.
Dec 14, 2023 · The structural test article of the European service module for Orion is being assembled at Airbus Defence and Space. Airbus is building the module, which will supply the spacecraft’s power, in-space propulsion and air and water for the crew, on behalf of ESA (European Space Agency) for Orion.
Jun 27, 2016 · Orion’s Service Module Completes Critical Design Review. Mark A. Garcia. Jun 27, 2016. Article. Provided by ESA (European Space Agency) and built by Airbus Defence and Space, the service module will power, propel and cool the vehicle and also supply it with air and water. Credits: NASA, Rami Daud (Alcyon Technical Services JV, LLC)
Oct 14, 2021 · The Orion service module consists of 20,000 component and will serve as the powerhouse for NASA's new Orion spacecraft for crewed flights to orbit and the moon. (Image credit: Airbus)
Aug 23, 2022 · NASA's Orion spacecraft with the Airbus-built European Service Module is ready for launch. Europe supplies the ‘heart and lungs’ for astronaut lunar missions. Airbus is leading the European team on behalf of ESA.
