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Apollo Launch Escape System in Wind Tunnel Main Content
NASA Center: Ames Research Center
Image # : A-30338
Date : 01/01/1963

Title

Apollo Launch Escape System in Wind Tunnel

Full Description

A technician mounts a model of the Apollo Launch Escape System (LES) in the Unitary Wind Tunnel at the NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California. The LES was a tower like structure consisting of four solid propellent motors mounted atop the Apollo Command Module. In the event of a contingency, (booster failure or some other imminent failure) the LES would be commanded to ignite, subsequently removing the Command Module from the Saturn launch vehicle.

Keywords

Ames Research Center Launch Escape System LES Apollo Command Module Saturn Launch Vehicle Solid Propellent Motors Unitary Wind Tunnel

Subject Category

Rocket Propulsion, Apollo Spacecraft, Wind Tunnels-Interior,

Reference Numbers

  • Center: AMES
  • Center Number: A-30338
  • GRIN DataBase Number: GPN-2000-001573

Source Information

  • Creator/Photographer: NASA
  • Original Source: DIGITAL

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