NASA's Exploration Flight Test-1 in 2014 was a pivotal moment for the Orion spacecraft, showcasing successful tests that pointed to future lunar missions despite numerous delays.
Despite the setbacks faced with the Space Launch System, Orion's spacecraft design and technology were prepared for testing, leading to significant advances ahead of Artemis missions.
Launched atop a Delta IV Heavy booster, the successful EFT-1 mission demonstrated critical systems such as avionics and heat shields required for future crewed lunar missions.
In the context of NASA's evolving goals post-Space Shuttle era, Orion stands as a hope for moon returns, even amidst a revised timeline pushing crewed flights to 2026.
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