Survey of space escape/rescue/survivability capabilities.Discussion of preventive or remedial systems to achieve safer space flight operations. Escape, rescue, and survival systems are defined by categories: on board, prepositioned aid, and earth-launched concepts. The survey considers separable escape or survival capsules; standby escape or rescue systems; and earth-launched manned and unmanned rescue systems. Reports covering such systems are listed, and the contents are classified as to scope of investigation, space mission, and design approach. Mission classes considered are earth orbit, lunar, and interplanetary. Results of the space escape, rescue, and survivability investigations are summarized in terms of system features and performance, including apparent voids or limitations in rescue capability. Recovery requirements and resources for space rescue are discussed.
Document ID
19720039486
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Fleisig, R. (Grumman Aerospace Corp. Bethpage, N.Y., United States)
Bolger, P. H. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Heath, G. W. (Sar-Assist, Inc. Greenwich, Conn., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1971
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Astronautical Federation, Congress, 21st, International Space Rescue Symposium