As of Friday morning, 1.3 million names have been submitted their names to NASA and received a "boarding pass."
On Dec. 4, the spacecraft will take its first test flight 3,600 miles from Earth.
The spacecraft will travel a 4.5-hour, two-orbit trip "before returning to Earth at speeds near 20,000 mph and generating temperatures up to 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit," according to NASA.
No astronauts will be aboard this first flight to test its critical systems.
Orion is built to send crews deeper into space than ever before, including to Mars, NASA says."When we set foot on the Red Planet, we'll be exploring for all of humanity. Flying these names will enable people to be part of our journey," said Mark Geyer, Orion Program manager, in a statement.
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