> Why did we design a system where Orion does not have enough delta-v to achieve a circularized low lunar orbit? Because Orion was not designed to go to the mo

> Why did we design a system where Orion does not have enough delta-v to achieve a circularized low lunar orbit? Because Orion was not designed to go to the moon. It was designed, ostensibly, to go visit asteroids, or if you're being more cynical, it was designed to distribute tax dollars to as many districts as possible. > Is it because, for whatever reason, we didn't get the Exploration Upper Stage done? Reaching NRHO actually requires the Exploration Upper Stage, which is still happening.