| Crew Capacity | Capable of carrying up to four astronauts. |
| Mission Duration | Can support missions up to 21 days without docking and up to 6 months when docked. |
| Launch Vehicle | Designed to be launched by NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. |
| Launch Abort System (LAS) | Features a tower-mounted system for rapid crew escape during emergencies on launch or ascent. |
| Crew Module (CM) | Conical, pressurized aluminum-lithium alloy structure where astronauts live and work. Includes life support systems. |
| Service Module (SM) | Provides propulsion, power, thermal control, and life support; built by the European Space Agency (ESA). |
| Radiation Protection | Designed to protect crew from cosmic and solar radiation in deep space. |
| Heat Shield | The world’s largest ablative heat shield, capable of withstanding 5,000°F during re-entry from lunar missions. |
| Navigation and Communication | Equipped with systems for deep space navigation, including solar panels for power. |
| Parachute System | Uses 11 parachutes for deceleration and safe landing in water. |
| Automated Docking | Features an automated docking system for connecting with other spacecraft or stations. |
| Emergency Safety Systems | Includes systems for aborting launches and providing safe return to Earth. |
| Reusability | Partially reusable, with the crew module intended for multiple uses. |
| Exercise Equipment | Contains a compact exercise machine for crew health maintenance. |