early as 2025 and after that, one day two miles, but first nasa have to stress test the limits of the orion vessel. so far that has included sitting within a more distant orbit to make sure that key systems like navigation and thermal control can work in deep space. next, it needs to navigate its way back around the moon, using deep thrust technology. the orion capsule is expected to splash down at sea on december 11, bringing with it a new set ii, bringing with it a new set of targets or putting humans further into space. stephanie prentice, bbc news. a number of europe s ski resorts are opening for the season this weekend, much to the delight of winter sports enthusiasts. but there s concerns with rising energy costs, with some resorts struggling to keep their energy bills in check. emer mccarthy reports.