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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on July 21, 2010, 01:53

Title: NASA Tests Launch Abort System At Supersonic Speeds
Post by: sam on July 21, 2010, 01:53

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Aerospace engineers at NASA's Ames Research Center are conducting a series of wind tunnel tests to develop technology for future human space exploration. Using a six percent scale Orion model, featuring complex moving parts, engineers are simulating various launch abort conditions the spacecraft might encounter during ascent to characterize the effects of launch abort and control motor plumes on the aerodynamics of the Orion spacecraft.

http://www.physorg.com/news198869031.html

Title: Re: NASA Tests Launch Abort System At Supersonic Speeds
Post by: Clive on July 21, 2010, 08:20

Good to see they are learning the lessons of Challenger.