Hotfire! NASA Orion Capsule's 'Abort-to-Orbit' Scenario Simulated in Propulsion Test

NASA test-fired the Orion capsule's propulsion system to simulate an abort-to-orbit scenario. This would be necessary if the capsule suffers a problem after the abort system has been jettisoned. -- Orion's Launch Abort System - How It Works: https://www.space.com/nasa-orion-launch-abort-system-explainer.html

Credit: NASA Johnson Space Center