Thursday, December 4, 2014

Orion, grounded until Friday.

Orion's, "Mars ship", first test flight was postponed to Friday. Orion was scheduled to fly this morning, but due to circumstances could not. A stray boat entered into the launch danger zone and would not leave. High winds and a faulty valves were also to blame for the postponing. Orion is an unmanned ship that is one step closer to men on Mars. Orion test flight will consist of two flights around the Earth and a fast landing that will be used to test the heat shields. Hopefully the test launch on Friday go off with out a hitch. If not NASA will have to request an extension. Though it is only in the testing phase of its journey, the idea that humans on Mars is not just a dream any more. Is really amazing for me.

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