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Subject: Re: rocket "belt" backup recovery
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Date: Tue, 6-Dec-83 13:31:13 EST
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Posted: Tue Dec  6 13:31:13 1983
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Yes jets (or thrusters) stuck on is another problem for which a 
contingency plan must be developed. 

The idea of throwing objects (such as the jet pack itself) is a bit 
expensive to say the least. Probably not that effective in any case. 

As an aside, has there ever been an experiment that would support
such a hypothesis that an astronaut could actually perform this
feat effectivly ?

My original idea of a spring loaded gun shooting a magnet that
is connected by a wire to the astronaut seems more direct.

Also is there any orbital mechanics that are being over looked?
What would be the orbit of an astronaut that had projected himself
radially outward from the shuttle? Would he eventually intersect the
orbit of the shuttle at a later time?

Ken