Orion is a go! You couldn’t ask for a more perfect test flight. The original launch was scrubbed on Thursday due to high winds and issues with the fuel valves. Smart call as today’s launch was practically flawless. You’re dealing with billions of dollars of time and research- waste nothing.

The future of Orion is to take human explorers to Mars. Next is a flight around the moon in 2018 and in 2021 back to the moon with astronauts. The trip to an asteroid and then Mars with humans is planned some time in the 2030s. Believe me, if another country tries to get there faster (which one will), see that date get bumped up.

First one to Mars- wins!