Orion ExploreFarther-mediakit PDF
Orion ExploreFarther-mediakit PDF
Orion ExploreFarther-mediakit PDF
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Contents
Introduction 3 Avionics 18
What is Orion? 4 An international collaboration 19
The spacecraft 5 Untargeted abort splashdown 20
The rocket – how to get to the Moon 6 Targeted abort splashdown 21
Dimensions 7 Ascent abort to orbit 22
The journey 8 Orion abort scenarios using
Artemis-1 step-by-step 9 the European Service Module 23
Artemis-2 step-by-step 10 Apollo — ATV — Orion 25
Artemis-3 step-by-step 11
The European powerhouse 12 Photos 26
Propulsion 13 Graphics 27
Air and water 14 Artist impressions 28
Power 15 Videos and animations 29
Structure 16 Websites 30
Temperature control 17 Media services 31
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Introduction
Orion is NASA’s next exploration spacecraft to send humans into space. It is designed to send
astronauts farther into space than ever before, beyond the Moon to asteroids and even Mars.
The first mission, called Artemis 1 will send the spacecraft beyond Artemis 2
the Moon and back. This Artemis 1 will not carry a crew but will Work is already well under way for the second mission that will
instead be controlled from the ground. propel astronauts further than ever before, also with a European
Service Module.
The spacecraft will perform a flyby of the Moon, using lunar
gravity to gain speed and insert itself in a distant retrograde The crew of up to four astronauts will fly Orion to 70 000 km
orbit around the Moon. The first Orion will travel 70 000 km beyond the Moon before completing a lunar flyby and returning
beyond the Moon, almost half a million km from Earth – farther to Earth. The mission can take a minimum of 8 days and will
than any human has ever travelled. collect valuable flight test data.
The total trip will take around 20 days, ending with a splashdown Artemis 3
in the Pacific Ocean without the European Service Module – it The contract to build the third European Service Module for Orion
separates and burns up harmlessly in the atmosphere. has been signed. The third Artemis mission will fly astronauts to
Earth’s natural satellite in 2024 – the first to land on the Moon
ESA has designed and is overseeing the development of the part since Apollo 17 following a hiatus of more than 50 years.
of the Orion spacecraft that supplies air, electricity and propulsion.
Much like a train engine pulls passenger carriages and supplies
power, the European Service Module will take the Orion capsule ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
to its destination and back. This document contains links to download the images,
infographics, videos and to visit web pages for more
information. Explore the European Service Module through
More than 20 companies around Europe are now building the
the series of infographics. Roll over the graphic elements
European Service Module as NASA works on Orion and the Space to discover hyperlinks to more information on related
Launch System. webpages. Links to recommended images, videos and
animations are provided towards the end of this media kit.
An internet connection is required to access the external
webpages.
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What is Orion?
collaboration
This is the first
between ESA and NASA
on a transportation vehicle that will
carry astronauts farther into space
than ever before.
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The spacecraft
CREW MODULE
four
Habitat for
astronauts and cargo
from launch to landing.
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The rocket – how to get to the Moon
Crew Module
Orion spacecraft
European Service Module
and Crew Module Adapter
Spacecraft adaptor
Attaches Orion to the rocket.
When the vehicle is on its way to
space, the fairings are jettisoned. Upper stage
Height: 98 m
Diameter: 8.4 m
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Dimensions
25 848 kg
Crew Module
10 387 kg
5x
=
7.3 m
European
Service
Module
Height:
15 461 kg 7.3 m
5.2 m
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Top view
5.2 m
19 m
2m
m
7.3
The spacecraft
is designed for
Bottom view
astronauts. Up to
four people can
travel inside the
Crew Module.
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The journey
Transport
4 Celebration 3 Service Module and solar arrays
European Service
Module and Crew transported from Germany to USA
Module Adapter
connected Assembly
2 The European Service Module
2
is assembled in Germany
1
3
6
7
8
5
4
5
Assembly Structure
Complete Orion 1 The European Service Module
Service Module structure is built in Italy
and Crew Module
at NASA s̓ Kennedy
Space Center, Florida
7
6 Rocket
integration
Testing before launch
At NASA s̓ Plum Brook 8
station, Ohio
Liftoff!
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Artemis 1 step-by-step
1 2 4 9
Launch Low Earth orbit Inbound
Outbound powered lunar
Liftoff from Solar array
coasting phase flyby
Kennedy deployment
Trajectory Main engine burn
Space
correction to return to Earth
Center,
Florida, USA 11 manoeuvres
6
Service
Distant 7
Module
retrograde Distant
separation
orbit arrival retrograde
Main engine orbit
burn for
insertion
Trans-lunar
injection
Propulsion
standby
for launcher/ Inbound coasting
spacecraft phase
separation Trajectory correction
manoeuvres Distant retrograde orbit
3 departure
10 Main engine burn Outbound powered
Splashdown in Reentry lunar flyby
the Pacific Ocean European Service Module 8 Main engine burn
and Crew Module Adapter (185 km above lunar
13 burn up surface)
12 5
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Artemis 2 step-by-step
11 10
12 3
1 2
4 7 8
9
5
6
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Artemis 3 step-by-step
1 2 4
Launch Low Earth orbit Outbound
Liftoff from Solar array coasting phase
Kennedy deployment Trajectory
Space correction
Center,
11
manoeuvres 5
Florida, USA
Outbound
Service
powered
Module
lunar flyby
separation
Main engine burn
(185 km above
lunar surface)
6
Trans-lunar Gateway orbit
injection insertion burn
Propulsion Rendezvous
standby Reentry and dock with
for launcher/ European Service Module Gateway
spacecraft and Crew Module Adapter
separation burn up
Inbound powered
3 12 lunar flyby
Human lander
Main engine burn to
Landing on
Inbound return to Earth
Splashdown in the Moon
coasting
the Pacific Ocean phase
9 and return to
Gateway
13 Trajectory
correction 7
manoeuvres
Undocking
10 Astronauts return to
Earth in Orion
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The European powerhouse
Propulsion system
Main engine has
enough thrust to Structure
lift a van Like the chassis of a car,
on Earth. the structure
holds everything together.
Four tanks hold
8000 litres of fuel, enough to fill
200 cars with fuel.
Thermall
control systeml
Heaters and coolant
Consumables pumped through six radiators
keep Orion running warm despite space
temperatures of –75 C̊ to +90 C̊ .
Supplies enough water and air for up to
four astronauts on a 20-day
mission. Avionics
The brain:
computers control all
Solar arrays aspects of the European
Service Module.
Provides enough electricity for
Over11 km of cables
two to send commands and receive
households. information from sensors.
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Propulsion
•2
4 smaller engines
provide attitude control
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Air and water
The European Service Module provides air and water for the astronauts
in the Orion spacecraft. The oxygen and nitrogen are stored separately,
and mixed into the Crew Module for the astronauts to breathe.
30 kg of
nitrogen
and 90 kg of
Enough to keep
four astronauts
alive on a 20-day mission
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Power
Four solar arrays provide electrical power to Orion. Each wing is made
of three panels. The solar array uses gallium arsenide cells that are Provides more
more efficient, resistant and lightweight.
double
than
the power
of ESA̓s cargo
spacecraft
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Temperature control
Six
radiators
outside the Service
Module
Coolant:
hydrofluoroether
Insulation:
multi-layer insulation blankets
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Avionics
Over 11 km of cables
send commands and receive
information from sensors.
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An international collaboration
Germany Sweden
• Prime contractor • Propulsion
• European Service Module assembly integration Qualification Module
and verification integration
• Propulsion and propulsion drive electronics
• Centralised parts procurement agent Norway
• Data network harness for Qualification Module • Hydrophobic filter
• Reaction control thrusters
The Netherlands
Italy USA • Solar array wings
• Structure • Gas tank
• Thermal control system • Valves, pressure Spain
• Consumable storage system regulators and pumps • Thermal control unit
• Power control and • Data network harness
distribution unit for Flight Module
• Photovoltaic assembly • Main and auxiliary
• Meteoroid and debris engines
protection system • Solar cells
Switzerland France
• Secondary structure • System tasks
• Solar array drive assembly • Avionics qualification
• Solar array simulator • Direct current harness
• Mechanical ground support • Electronics
equipment • Helium filters
Belgium Denmark
• Tank bulkhead • Electronics
• Electrical ground support • Electrical ground
equipment support equipment
• Pressure regulation units
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orion
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THE EUROPEAN SERVICE MODULE
Untargeted abort splashdown
4 Separation of Orion
from SLS
SLS main
engines 3
shutdown
ABORT
Booster separation
and jettison launch 2
abort system
Launch 1
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Auxiliary thrusters fire to further
5 separate Orion from launcher
6 Capsule separation
SLS main
engines 3
shutdown
ABORT
Booster separation
and jettison launch 2
abort system
Launch 1
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5 Firing of main and auxiliary engines to
target a landing zone for splashdown
6 Capsule separation
Capsule orientation
7 and landing
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Int
THE EUROPEAN SERVICE MODULE Pro
Interim Cryogenic shu
Ascent abort to orbit Propulsion Stage
ignition and flight
4
ABORT
SLS main engine 3
separation
Booster separation
and jettison launch 2
abort system
Launch 1
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terim Cryogenic
opulsion Stage
utdown and separation
9
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THE EUROPEAN SERVICE MODULE
ABORT
4
3
5
6
3 4
SLS main Separation
ABORT engines of Orion 5
shutdown from SLS 5
2 Booster separation 6
and jettison launch
abort system
6
1
Launch
7
7
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Untargeted abort splashdown Targeted abort splashdown
5 Auxiliary thrusters fire to further 5 Firing of main and auxiliary engines to
target a landing zone for splashdown
separate Orion from launcher
6
7
0
10.7 m
Solar
arrays
Apollo
The Apollo spacecraft carried the first people to the Moon over
50 years ago. A complete lunar landing mission configuration was
composed of the Apollo Command and Service Modules, plus a
Lunar Module. The Command Module housed the crew and Service
Module provided the propulsion for the lunar orbit insertion and
trans-Earth burn for the return to Earth.
3 None USA
9.9 m 28 800 14 days
Fuel cells 29 400 171 km
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nsfer Vehicle
r Vehicles delivered more than 31 500 kg
urse of their missions to the International
08 to 2015. They boosted the Station to
s times and similarly moved it out of the
22.3 m 10 European
countries
20 750 6 months
32 400 km
Orion
Orion is NASA’s next spacecraft to send humans into deep
space. It is designed to send astronauts farther into space
than ever before, beyond the Moon and to asteroids.
ESA has designed and is overseeing the development of
the European Service Module, the part of the spacecraft
that supplies air, electricity and propulsion.
USA and
4 19 m 10 European
countries
7.3 m 33 446 21 days
Solar 500 000 km
arrays 33
Photos
Acoustic testing, Vibration testing, Structure delivery Propulsion Working on Test article Test article
Structural Model Structural Model Qualification Model propulsion assembled
Test article with Inside a rocket’s View from below Waiting for the burn Orion’s wings Fuel tank installation Fuel tank
Crew Module Adapter belly
Radiator installation Packing the European Packing the European European Service Moving the European Transport to Kennedy European Service
Service Module Service Module Module team Service Module Space Center Module 2 assembly
Working on European European Service First Orion complete Orion in Plum Brook Orion at Kennedy
Service Module 2 Module 2 tanks Space Center
engines
Graphics
Artemis logo Artemis 1 insigna What is Orion Orion Orion Orion dimensions
the spacecraft the rocket
Orion front view Orion side view with Orion Orion back view Orion back view with
solar arrays unfolded solar arrays unfolded
Orion Orion spacecraft Orion leaving Earth Orion initial design Orion spacecraft
launch configuration
Orion Orion spacecraft in Earth orbit Orion in the vicinity Orion in the vicinity Gateway over Moon
of the Moon of the Moon
Orion Orion Shaking Orion’s solar arrays Human spaceflight and robotic Orion and the European
from components to shipping engine firing exploration future Service Module
European Service Module Spacecraft materials kit Spacecraft materials How we are going
separation tests classroom demonstration kit challenge to the Moon
Websites
Rosita Suenson
[email protected]
European Space Agency
ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands
Philippe Berthe
[email protected]
European Space Agency
ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands
www.esa.int/orion
@esaspaceflight
@esa
@NASA_Orion
Official hashtags:
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#ExploreFarther
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