NASA's Escape Pod

NASA’S Escape Pod

Behold, NASA has now invented a escape pod designed to be equipped onto the Orion.  The Orion can carry a crew of six to the International Space Station and up to four astronauts to the moon. The escape pod can automatically launch and separate from the Orion. Shooting at top speeds of 450 mph in less than 3 seconds from detachment. The capsule is protected with many layers consisting of metal and fiber glass. The escape pod consist of computers, programmed to steady the balance of the capsule as well as direct the capsule to earth which will then descend and go through 3 stages through the atmosphere. The capsule was Ideally designed and programmed to land on the ocean but if it hits solid ground, the Orion will crumple to absorb the blow. The astronauts will be in their shock absorbing seats which will keep them safe. Scared to death but safe.
Source:http://www.popsci.com/military-aviation-amp-space/article/2009-03/nasas-escape-pod

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