Hydro Impact Basin Boilerplate Test Article Drop Test

Hydro Impact Basin Boilerplate Test Article Drop Test
The successful first drop test of the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) boilerplate test article, or BTA, July 12, 2011. The BTA, which weighs 22,700 pounds (10,297 kg) was going about 24 mph (38.6 kph) at impact. (mp4)