NASA’s New Space Capsule Has Flawless First Flight

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NASA’s new generation spacecraft Orion, designed for manned deep-space journeys, has successfully orbited the Earth on its maiden flight, while the agency’s scientists tested numerous systems. NASA officials hope Friday's mission will usher in a new era of flights with astronauts on board, including a visit to Mars. VOA’s George Putic reports.