Originally posted by cmdrkeenkid
Originally posted by Ark-Angel
We can extend the life to the Shuttle's in my mind thru modifications that would allow the creation of a CEV or Crew Escape Vehicle and still be a
Crew Exploration Vehicle.
the control cabin is designed to break off of the shuttle incase of an explosion. it happened with the challenger, and it was actually the impact with
the water that had killed the occupants.
as for anything else, i don't think it would be feasible. mainly, where would they put it? the cargo bay? there's barely enough room in there as
is... and it would be a pretty mad dash from the control cabin to the cargo bay in an emergency.
I want to thank you for feedback,
I hope you went to my website and read the letter. I believe that leaving the cargo bay as it is. The Aft section needs to be removable as the new
CEV, then leaks that keep us from launching on time can as an Indy 500 team replace a blown engine qualifying and stay in competition, we could
replace the aft sections that spring leaks. As for the CEV I explained on stretching out from where the window looks into the cargo bay 12 to 15 feet
making this a work deck. Connected to that is the CEV where had it been in use our Columbia crew could have seperated from the main body and with
parachutes come thru alive or at least have a fighting chance.
As it stands there is a HIGH risk of loss of life if the Shuttle crew is faced with a major malfunction 10 feet off the pad, in Apollo days we made
sure the crew could eject (rockets on top of the capsule) should a problem arise. Here I see what is talked about in IT dept of "Fall to plan, plan
on failling" Nasa has no means of protecting the crew if a motor was to explode due to malfunction, during Apollo that was planned for, nothing for
that today.
Thank you again Michael
Ps - How did you like the thought of Tomb Raider and the statue of many arms with the swords, It came across to me as " Cutting edge -pun intended -
technology we ourselves could grasp "
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[Edited on 26-3-2004 by Ark-Angel]
[Edited on 27-3-2004 by Ark-Angel]