Apollo CM Escape Concept
Apollo CM Escape SC
Class: Manned. Type: Bailout. Destination: Space Station Orbit. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Manufacturer: North American.

Escape capsule using Apollo command module studied by Rockwell for NASA for use with the shuttle in the 1970's-80's. Mass per crew: 750 kg.

Crew Size: 6. Length: 4.20 m (13.70 ft). Maximum Diameter: 3.90 m (12.70 ft). Span: 3.90 m (12.70 ft). Habitable Volume: 6.17 m3. Mass: 4,500 kg (9,900 lb). Main Engine Propellants: Solid. Associated Launch Vehicle: Shuttle.

Bibliography and Further Reading
  • Kane, Francis X, IAA, "A Thirty Year Perspective on Manned Space Safety and Rescue: Where We've Been; Where We Are; Where We Are Going", IAA 84-270, 1984.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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