Technical paper from the Space Division of North American Rockwell Corporation entitled “Development of the Apollo Launch Escape System,” dated November 1967, 8.5 x 11, nine pages. This paper, prepared by three engineers defining the requirements and the specifications for the escape tower fitted to Apollo spacecraft. This was a small rocket affixed to the top of the command module. Its purpose was to lift the astronauts to safety in the event of a catastrophe during the launch stage. Many are of the opinion it would probably not have achieved that result due to the size and ferocity of a Saturn rocket explosion. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
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