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Whilst it is true that there has only been one launch abort so far, if the Shuttle had a launch abort system it would have saved the seven astronauts aboard. Ju

Whilst it is true that there has only been one launch abort so far, if the Shuttle had a launch abort system it would have saved the seven astronauts aboard. Just mentioning this in case someone mistakes your post as arguing that launch abort systems are rarely useful.

jacquesm 11y ago
could, not would. Having a launch abort system is no guarantee that everybody will survive the ordeal.
mikeash 11y ago
That's a good point to raise. I didn't intend to make that statement but I can see how it could sound that way.