With humans slated to return to the moon this decade, NASA has been testing new lunar vehicles in simulated low gravity.

Understanding how heat moves through the lunar regolith can help scientists understand how the Moon's interior formed.

NASA shared a slow motion video of the forward bay cover jettison test, which was completed on Nov. 23. The test demonstrated the processes for ejecting the spacecraft's docking module, which is required to properly unfold Orion's parachute system and deploy the five airbags designed to inflate upon splashdown, according to the statement.