Sunday, August 28, 2011

"NASA Tests Deep Space Capsule for Launch & Landing" from Space.com



There are a lot of questions out there about what is going to happen now that the Shuttle is retired.  As far as NASA is concerned, they are moving forward with the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV).  (Image above can be found at http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/582180main_Orion_LAS_full.jpg)

Here is an article with updates on how testing is going for the MPCV:


By the way, those splash tests were a sight to see...here is a video clip (my favorite is the camera angle where the vehicle is coming straight at you!):



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