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Old July 10th 09, 12:16 PM posted to sci.space.history,sci.space.policy,sci.space.tech
Pat Flannery
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Default Max Launch Abort System successfully tested



Dr.Colon Oscopy wrote:
Quite a complicated series of chute deployements (wonder if they are
all intended for actual operation or some are for test recovery).
Hope its all gonna' work. I was surprised at how enshrouded the crew
vehicle seems to be. It would be nice to see it all work. Launch
pics looked like a 50's sci-fi............Doc


To me it looks like Verne's Moon shell with fins added.
They sure want to make sure they know what number each fin is, don't they?

Pat