Imus just asked the same question. Barbree said it was considered and they did have ejection seats on the first four shuttle flights. An Emergency Return Pod would add too much weight, according to Barbree.
6 posted on
02/03/2003 3:31:51 AM PST by
leadpenny
To: leadpenny
Interesting information. Thanx for posting.
7 posted on
02/03/2003 3:41:14 AM PST by
Iowa Granny
(Be kind to your children,,,,, they will select your nursing home)
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