Orion

A deep-space exploration vehicle designed for lunar and beyond missions, with advanced life support.

Specifications

• Height: 3.3 m
• Diameter: 5.0 m
• Mass: 25 t
• Payload To Leo: N/A
• Propellant: N/A (SLS-powered)
• Crew Capacity: 4
• Speed: 11.2 km/s
• Fuel Efficiency: 0.6
• Base Cost: $500M
• Landing Method: Parachute-assisted splashdown

Launch History

First crewed mission in 2024, Artemis II.