launch abort

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• Max Launch Abort System — Fabrication and launch of the Max Launch Abort System test vehicle July 8, 2009. Components of the MLAS test vehicle …   Wikipedia

• Launch escape system — A Launch Escape System (LES) is a top mounted rocket connected to the crew module of a crewed spacecraft and used to quickly separate the crew module from the rest of the rocket in case of emergency. Since the escape rockets are above the crew… …   Wikipedia

• abort — I. verb Etymology: Latin abortus, past participle of aboriri to miscarry, from ab + oriri to rise, be born more at orient Date: 1580 intransitive verb 1. to bring forth stillborn, nonviable, or premature offspring 2. to become checked in… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• abort — UK US /əˈbɔːt/ verb ► [T] to stop an activity before it begins or before it is complete: abort a test/trial/plan »We were forced to abort the test as a result of technical problems. abort a launch/merger/deal »Money has been wasted on aborted… …   Financial and business terms

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• abort — i. When used as a command, it means stop doing whatever you are doing (e.g., abort takeoff). ii. To terminate a preplanned maneuver. To cut short or break off an action, mission, operation, or procedure with an aircraft, especially because of… …   Aviation dictionary

• Orion abort modes — Technicians carefully position an Orion flight test crew module to be airlifted. This module will be used for the Orion Launch Abort System Pad Abort 1 flight test. NASA s newest spacecraft, the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV), which will… …   Wikipedia

• Mercury-Redstone Launch Vehicle — Mercury Redstone 2 launch carrying Ham (chimpanzee), Jan 31, 1961 Function unmanned and manned sub orbital launch vehicle Manufacturer Chrys …   Wikipedia

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• HL-20 Personnel Launch System — HL 20 Mock Up Operator NASA Mission type Orbiter Satellite of Eart …   Wikipedia