NASA is working to send humans back to the Moon to live, learn, and explore through the Artemis campaign. As a member of the Artemis Generation, NASA invites you to be a part of the story.
“Our Friend Orion,” written by Lane Polak and illustrated by Heather Rose Legge-Click, is the second in a series of children’s books that introduces young explorers ages 3 to 8 to the unique elements needed for the Artemis missions to get to deep space and the Moon, like NASA’s Orion spacecraft and SLS (Space Launch System) rocket.
Working together, the mighty SLS rocket and dependable Orion spacecraft will carry a crew of astronauts to deep space destinations. Once in space, Orion is designed to sustain the crew inside during space travel and provide safe re-entry for their return home.
Sometimes you need a friend to support you on your greatest missions. Through the incredible bond that Orion and SLS share, anything is possible.
Read Aloud of NASA’s Our Friend Orion | Children’s Book
“Our Friend Orion” is the second in a series of children’s books that introduces space enthusiasts ages 3 to 8 to the unique elements needed for the Artemis missions to get to space, the Moon, and beyond. Working together, NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and NASA’s Orion spacecraft will carry a crew of astronauts to deep space destinations. Once in space, Orion is designed to sustain the crew during space travel and provide safe re-entry for their return home. “Our Friend Orion” is a NASA product written by Lane Polak, illustrated by Heather Rose Legge-Click, and the read aloud version is narrated by Megan Carter.
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