The space shuttle means, provided to the crew, of abort/escape for noncatastrophic mishap scenaries, during Space Transportation Systems (STS) operations, are discussed. From vehicle ingress until launch, the crew can escape the launch pad by use of slidewire baskets. For various emergencies during ascent, the crew can fly an intact abort. Such aborts include return to launch site, transoceanic abort landing, abort once around, and abort to orbit. The crew can fly the orbiter to an emergency airfield, or to an over ocean bailout for more serious ascent or on-orbit emergencies. For failures during landing, the crew can quickly egress the orbiter from the overhead hatch, or by use of an inflatable slide mounted at the side hatch.


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    Title :

    Safety and rescue during STS operations


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    Publication date :

    1989-08-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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