Personal Rescue Enclosure
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title:
Personal Rescue Enclosure
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The personal rescue enclosure (PRE), or "rescue ball", was a device for transporting astronauts from one Space Shuttle to another in case of an emergency. It was produced as a prototype but never flew on any missions. The ball was 36 inches (91 cm) in diameter and had a volume of 0.33 cubic meters. The structure comprised three fabric layers and incorporated a window and a zipper to allow the astronaut to enter and exit the ball. The ball enabled one crew member to curl up inside and don an oxyg
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Device for transporting astronauts between Space Shuttles in an emergency
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Rescue_Enclosure
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2024-03-26T17:43:39Z
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