An evaluation of methods for emergency rescue of space crews using the Earth Orbit Shuttle was conducted. Emergency situations were analyzed for the mission categories of extravehicu-lar activity, space shuttle orbiter, space station, and research applications module (RAM). Five different transfer concept categories were analyzed and each was scored on the basis of its operational effectiveness. A cost analysis of the transfer operations was developed. (Author)
Advanced Missions Safety. Volume 2 Technical Discussion. Part 3 Emergency Crew Transfer
1972
97 pages
Report
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English