Safety and rescue during STS operationsThe 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.
Document ID
19900006659
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Oconnor, Bryan (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: ESA, Crew Safety and Rescue in Space: An International Approach