Gemini launch escape modes have been tailored to design and dynamic characteristics of launch vehicle and spacecraft; review of spacecraft and launch vehicle configuration shows why it has been possible and desirable to include flight crew in abort decision loop; three Gemini launch escape modes are described; launch simulation program conducted to evaluate launch vehicle displays and to confirm that crew could assess status of launch vehicle and take abort action if required.
Gemini launch escape
AIAA -- Tech Papers
Meeting of the 2nd AIAA -- Manned Space Flight ; 1963 Escape systems
1963
4 pages
Conference paper
English
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