Day 4, the Martian Transfer Vehicle undocks from the Orion MPCV to conduct maneuvering and handling tests. This is to simulate a Mars landing with the

The view of the MTV over Earth from the Orion CM cockpit.

The Orion CM drifting in the ocean, concluding the end of the 10 day EF-3 mission.

The view from the MTV's docking window of the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle.

Day 4, the Martian Transfer Vehicle undocks from the Orion MPCV to conduct maneuvering and handling tests. This is to simulate a Mars landing with the

The Orion Command Module re-entering Earth's atmosphere from HEO.

Deceleration of the Orion CM with parachutes.

The Orion Command Module as it is falling through the atmosphere.

Day 4, the Martian Transfer Vehicle undocks from the Orion MPCV to conduct maneuvering and handling tests. This is to simulate a Mars landing with the

Astro SG Wise
Jan 7, 2015

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