The first integrated flight of NASA's Space Launch System and NASA’s Orion Spacecraft, Exploration Mission-1, is the first in a series of increasingly complex missions that will enable human deep space exploration to the Moon, Mars and beyond! LEARN MORE >> go.nasa.gov/2Gj2Kpf | NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center

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Decisions, decisions… 🤔💭 Hear from Lucy Project Manager Donya Douglas-Bradshaw about the many considerations that come with designing a spacecraft. What size will it be? Where is it going? How will it be launched into space? NASA Solar System Exploration's Lucy spacecraft underwent “shaking and baking” tests with a thermal vacuum chamber and vibration table. With confidence the system will survive, Lucy is now ready to explore the Trojan asteroids! | NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center