A test of the capsule escape rocket, the one used to jerk the capsule ofrom the booster in the event of an abort.
Very cool!
Of the 1960s-era capsules, both the Mercury and Apollo spacecraft used similar systems. Gemini capsules were outfitted with ejection seats.
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Now the only problem is a rocket launcher to get it into space... it's too heavy for a Soyuz, which right now is the only man-rated launcher on the planet. Siiiiigh!
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Cool.
ReplyDeleteHere's one from Project Mercury.
Might want to kill your speakers.
http://vimeo.com/4535133