[net.columbia] SS ejector seats

ijg (10/22/82)

The question came up at lunch today about the ejection seats on the SS.
If the crew has to eject just after launch, what prevents (if anything)
them from ejecting into the ground?

i. j. gordon
ihuxi!ijg

sjb (10/22/82)

The ejection seats on the space shuttle were considered necessary
for test flights, but they have now been removed for actual
operation; i.e. NO ejection seats any more.