2018 is the launch year for NASA’s first Orion mission – which will be uncrewed and powered by the European Service Module built by Airbus Defence and Space for ESA. The service module fulfils the role of a power plant. It drives the capsule and provides fuel and energy. It is also equipped with oxygen tanks to supply the crew.
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Orion ESM – Service module for NASA’s spacecraft Orion – Clip 2
