Launch Abort System

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf spacecraft safety system
gptkbp:activatedBy emergency
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:LAS
gptkb:Launch_Escape_System
gptkbp:component spacecraft launch escape system
gptkbp:function rapidly separate crew module from launch vehicle
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Launch Abort System
gptkbp:introducedIn 1960
gptkbp:location atop crew capsule
gptkbp:manufacturer various
gptkbp:purpose crew safety
gptkbp:relatedTo crew escape system
spacecraft abort modes
spaceflight safety
gptkbp:status active
gptkbp:technology solid rocket motors
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:satellite
gptkb:Mercury_program
gptkb:Apollo_program
gptkb:Orion_spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Orion_spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5