The most significant issue has to do with Orions heat shield.

Wevecovered this issue before, but its really becoming a big headache for the space agency.

Thats thefastest speedat which any crew-rated spacecraft has returned to Earth.

NASA’s Orion spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on December 11, 2022.

NASA’s Orion spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on December 11, 2022.Photo: NASA

NASA is working to sort out the issue either by replacing heat shield components or altering Orions reentry trajectory.

Okay, we hear you.

NASA has seemingly got this under control.

Orion’s heat shield endured some unexpected damage during Artemis 1.

Orion’s heat shield endured some unexpected damage during Artemis 1.Image: NASA Office of Inspector General

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