Science & Technology

Space Shuttle COLOMBIA (The First Space -rated Orbiter in NASA'S Space Shuttle Fleet) After about 22 Years of successful service, On Feb. 1, 2003, space shuttle Columbia broke up as it returned to Earth. It was the end of his 28th Space Mission. In result of this Shocking incident all the Seven astronauts on board were Killed.  NASA suspended space shuttle flights for more than two years as it investigated the disaster. A close-up view of the Space Shuttle Columbia as it orbits Earth in National Geographic Channel's  "Seconds from Disaster: Columbia's Last Flight." Credit: National Geographic Channel. - See more at: http://www.space.com/19436-columbia-disaster.html#sthash.9GcVFSzO.dpuf   Space shuttle "Columbia" Explosion -  A very Rare Video from YouTube The 7 Crew Members of Discovery, This image was taken from an undeveloped film recovered from the wreckage of the Shuttle.  From left (bottom row): Kalpana Chawl

The " ORION Space Craft" is a  Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle  ( Orion MPCV ) designed with capacity to carry 4 astronauts, take into the space and the bring them back to earth safely. It is already completed and has successfully done test flights and space missions as well.   Orion is designed to help exploration of space & for future Mars missions. Another object is to delivery supplies to the Space Station crew. Orion Preparation / Testing stage at NASA Orion Heat Shield, BlackShell Thermall Protection System Tiles, pressure Vessel, TPS Assembly Structure ORION - Crew position drawing (position during flight) ORION Final Design Traveling in Deep Space towards the "space station" ORION at Assembly Stage Comparison "ORION" vs "APOLLO" Nice analysis, a bit variation in Size... But HUGE difference inside, Crew Protection, Technology, Security, Connectivity etc...  Wish u all the Best "ORION"