The SpaceX company is very pleased with the results of his first mission with the capsule Dragon. Having examined the details of the flight (COTS Demo 1), which occurred on December 8, during which he became the first private company that has recovered from the space capsule, SpaceX is already thinking about the future of their system, aspires to become an alternative, not only for transport of cargo to the international space station, but also passengers. In fact, the Dragon was designed from the outset with the possibility in mind of being used to carry astronauts. To achieve this, is without three things: a system of abortion in flight, to save the crew if something happens in the rocket, a suitable seats for the occupants, and perform appropriate tests of a life support system that ensures the survival of passengers. On 13 December, SpaceX made to NASA a firm proposal (CCDev2) to develop the manned version of the Dragon. During the previous program, it would emphasize the development of abortion and emergency system, which requires high cost the contribution of the agency. SpaceX has its own ideas on how to be the system of abortion, and do not bet on disposable turrets were used in the past (Mercury, Apollo, Soyuz) and should have also NASA's Orion. On the contrary, instead of using a tractor like this, which requires to waste 4 minutes after launch, SpaceX offers an integrated system, which provide an ability to escape during the ascent, even to the orbit. As would be part of the propulsion system of the ship, would increase security by not being required further separation in flight. The cost is also reduced, since the capsule was recovered intact. Furthermore, their presence provides an additional benefit: the engines can be used during the landing phase, increasing the accuracy in the fall. Although it will take a reserve parachute, the other will allow a soft landing. ( Photo: SpaceX / Mike Altenhofen ) SpaceX
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