Take 2: NASA Launches Unmanned Space Capsule Orion to Mars
NASA successfully launched its deep space Orion Capsule today for its first journey into the orbit, after weather and technical issues delayed its first attempt on Thursday.
A NASA Orion capsule on top of a Delta IV rocket sits on the pad at Complex 37 B at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
A launch team completed fueling the three core boosters of the Delta IV Heavy and pumps are now in trickle mode meaning they will top off the tanks as the countdown moves ahead.
.jpg "A NASA Orion capsule on top of a Delta IV rocket sits on the pad at Complex 37 B at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, at Cape Canaveral, Florida.")
.jpg "The spacecraft is supposed to plunge into the waters off San Diego, California to be retrieved by the US Navy.")
.jpg "NASA has already spent $9.1 billion on Orion.")
