Orion: The First Step into Deep Space

    We joined the Challenger Learning Center St. Louis to be a part of history as Orion, NASA’s new spacecraft designed to take humans into deep space, was scheduled for its first test flight. Experts answered questions about manned and unmanned space flight, NASA’s future missions to Mars and other deep space destinations, and other space-related topics. To find a more detailed program description, program objectives, related national curriculum standards, and program learning activities, click on the Educational Material tab.