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Old April 4th 17, 03:03 PM posted to sci.space.policy,sci.physics,rec.arts.sf.science,sci.astro
Robert Clark[_5_]
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Default Blue Origin's capsule for New Shepard.

Blue Origin released some interior images of the capsule they intend to use
for the New Shepard suborbital tourism rocket:

Take a Peek Inside Blue Origin’s New Shepard Crew Capsule.
Published: 29 Mar , 2017
by Nancy Atkinson
https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...47&oe=594C61EE
http://www.universetoday.com/134783/...-crew-capsule/

I don't like the solid rocket escape motor being placed in the center of the
passenger cabin. From discussion on other forums I understand this is a
center of gravity issue. They need the heavy mass of the solid rocket motor
to be placed forward for stability reasons.
Still, I get a very visceral negative reaction to this arrangement. Anyone
else get that reaction?

In a video animation from 2015, they show handholds on the solid rocket
motor -
while floating though be careful to mind your head!

https://www.gifgif.io/PhS8AH.gif

Bob Clark


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