Can Orion dock with ISS?

According to wikipedia, when Orion was conceived as part of the Constellation program, the ISS ferry role was considered; I would be surprised if that role wasn’t kept in mind throughout development since then. In particular, Orion uses the ISS-compatible NASA Docking System.

Does the ESA send astronauts to the ISS?

The first ESA astronaut to board the ISS was Umberto Guidoni on a resupply mission. The first ESA astronaut to stay on board in an expedition was Thomas Reiter in 2006….Astronauts.

Is ESA part of Artemis?

Equipped with a suite of advanced communication payloads, ESA’s Advanced Relay and TEchnology MISsion (Artemis) satellite has scored a long series of satcom firsts still in use today and precursors to new ESA programmes like the European Data Relay System.

Is NASA still working on Orion?

As of 2020, three flight-worthy Orion spacecraft are under construction, with an additional one ordered, for use in NASA’s Artemis program; the first of these is due to be launched in 2021 on Artemis 1.

Where is the ESA logo on the Orion spacecraft?

The ESA (European Space Agency) logo joins the historic NASA “meatball” insignia on the Artemis I spacecraft adapter jettison fairing panels that protect the service module during launch. Orion is currently stationed at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility.

What does the ESA service module do for NASA?

The service module is ESA’s contribution to NASA’s Orion spacecraft that will send astronauts to the Moon and beyond. Derived from ESA’s Automated Transfer Vehicle cargo spacecraft, the ESM will provide life support, propulsion and structural functions for Orion.

What kind of spacecraft is the Orion spacecraft?

Orion (officially Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle or Orion MPCV) is a class of partially reusable space capsules to be used in NASA ‘s human spaceflight programs. The spacecraft consists of a Crew Module (CM) designed by Lockheed Martin and the European Service Module (ESM) manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space.

What is the European service module on Orion?

The Orion crew transport vehicle’s European Service Module (ESM) is the spacecraft’s powerhouse, supplying it with electricity, propulsion, thermal control, air, and water in space. For the first time, NASA will use a European-built system as a critical element to power and propel an American spacecraft.