The aim of this flight was to test the new shuttle system, to go safely up into orbit and to return to the Earth for a safe landing.

这次飞行的目的是为了测试新的航天飞机系统能否安全的进入轨道和安全的返回地球着陆。

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The earth simulator is an important ground simulation test and precision calibration equipment for infrared earth sensor which is the key component in the satellite controlling system.

地球模拟器是卫星姿态测量控制关键部件—摆动扫描式红外地球敏感器的一种重要地面模拟试验与精度标定仪器。

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The flight, perhaps climbing to around 5, 000 miles above the earth, is intended to test the capsule's emergency launch-abort system, as well other systems, and Orion's protection against damage from micro-meteorites.

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