[tanknetter]

He ejected via use of a parachute?

I don't think that SS2 had ejection seats. I'm pretty certain that SS1 didn't.

I'd assume that the crew wore parachutes to bail out if something went wrong. In this case the craft broke up at altitude, so I'd conclude (based on what is known now) that with a large portion of the fuselage gone the guy who survived pulled the cord on his chute and let it inflate and pull him out of the craft.

[jonatron]

I’m just curious, trying to imagine the scenario. At what altitude would they have ejected? How long do they wait before the parachute opens?

[Ozark Tom]

The first photo post explosion shows the airframe enveloped in white vapor and appears traveling backward. The vessel tail fins appear blown away, and a glow consistent with the engine visual signature is present.

A possible emergency escape is located aft of the port side pilots station. Suspect the continuing tumble of wreckage, with varying G-load, made an exit through a hatch extremely difficult compounded with injuries.