Emergency egress system undergoing development for aircraft and aerospace vehicles uses fixed array of tractor rockets to eject crewmembers. Crewmembers hook up to tractor rockets and fire them unaided. Positioned as unit in ready-to-use orientation during flight operations. On ground, swung out of way. Rocket array also mounts under exit hatch, serving as egress ramp.
Array Of Rockets For Multicrewmember Evacuation
NASA Tech Briefs ; 14 , 4
1990-04-01
Miscellaneous
No indication
English
Antithermal Shield for Rockets with Heat Evacuation by Infrared Radiation Reflection
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