HAMPTON, Va. — Wednesday marks a major milestone for NASA Langley, as the research center in Hampton has played a pivotal role in the development of the Orion spacecraft that will carry Artemis II astronauts around the moon and back.
It will be the second time this rocket has ever taken flight. The multi-billion-dollar mission will serve as a critical test run, paving the way for future moon landings.
NASA Langley has played a role in the development of the heat shield, validating the structural design, providing critical analysis, enhancing the manufacturing process, and more…