1.1M views · 2.4K shares | 4... 3... 2... 1... 0  A successful test for the motor steering the NASA’s Orion Spacecraft's launch abort system & a milestone on the path to the first crewed #Artemis mission! This system is designed to protect NASA Astronauts in the event of an emergency during launch or ascent: https://go.nasa.gov/2T2TD1N | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Facebook

See Orbital ATK’s successful test fire of the Attitude Control Motor (ACM) for NASA’s Orion spacecraft. On April 27, 2017, this critical motor proved its ability to steer the launch abort system, ensuring crew safety in emergencies. A key milestone for future exploration missions. #OrbitalATK #NASA #OrionSpacecraft #ACMTest #SpaceSafety #LaunchAbortSystem #SpaceExploration #RocketScience #SLS #CrewSafety | Spaceagency.blog

After the two most recent attempts ended in explosions, SpaceX's Starship spacecraft had a successful liftoff and reached orbit, before an apparent propellant leak caused a loss of attitude control. Gio Benitez has details. https://abcnews.link/7LU1goO | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

NASA successfully tested the attitude control motor (ACM), which provides steering for Orion’s LAS during an abort.⁠ ⁠ The 30-second hot fire was the third and final test to qualify the motor for human missions, beginning with Artemis II. During the test, eight high pressure valves directed more than 7,000 pounds of thrust generated by the solid rocket motor in multiple directions while firing at freezing conditions, providing enough force to orient Orion and its crew for a safe landing.⁠ ⁠ The