Blue Origin Capsule's Solid Rocket Motor Push In Case Of Emergency | Animation

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 11:31 in Astronomy & Space

In case of abort during launch of the private spaceflight company's New Shepard rocket, the motor will ignite and push the rocket away from the booster. The capsule will then land using its parachutes.

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