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NASA is advancing
science and technology

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with the first flight of the
Space Launch System or SLS.

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Demonstrating the
capability of the new rocket

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and the Orion
spacecraft in deep space

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for future human exploration
is the primary goal

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of the mission.

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As a bonus, SLS will
send small satellites,

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called CubeSats, to
deep space destinations

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where they can gather valuable
data for future exploration

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missions.

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Once in orbit, the SLS upper
stage, called Interim Cryogenic

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Propulsion Stage,
fires its engine

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to propel Orion to the moon.

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SLS will send Orion farther out
beyond the moon than the Apollo

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astronauts traveled,
where it can

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test communication, navigation,
and other deep space

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exploration systems.

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Once Orion is a safe distance
away, the fleet of 13 CubeSats

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will be deployed.

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The onboard avionics box
will command each dispenser

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to release the small satellites,
sending each one on their way

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to deep space destinations,
such as the moon or an asteroid.

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Each has a mission
that can provide

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NASA with new key knowledge
and test new technologies.

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CubeSats flown on
the mission will

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perform in-space experiments
and demonstrations

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that will actively advance
the capabilities needed