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The design uses double Solid Boosters and main engine four liquid H2 and O2. That's shuttle design with one more engine that can gimbal.

Reliable about nineteen times in twenty.

It's a roll we all make endlessly, until we don't. Did they ever design the emergency ejection capsule?

Google says, "If a disaster occurs on the launchpad or during ascent, the tower-mounted motor pulls the capsule away at 400 mph over two seconds, subsequently parachuting the crew to safety."

Now sit a week in a seat next to the same person. Fart inside your pressure suit. Those who don't vomit might fly again on an upcoming mission. Those that hurl return to a life of classroom visits. Judy Resnik vs Sally Ride.




Yours,