How do you top higher and higher drop tests? You add an extreme swing test to your portfolio. In this test for the Orion Structural Test Article (STA), NASA will gather performance data by simulating landing in “extreme” conditions. Bryan Russ, Project Manager for the Orion Water Impact Tests at NASA Langley Research Center, takes us through the finer points of preparing for both increased angle and velocity for impact. And though NASA doesn’t intend to land at this steep angle, the data will help engineers understand the Orion and its capabilities for future missions.