The Roller Coaster Tech Keeping NASA's Astronauts Safe
Riding a rocket into space is a lot like riding a roller coaster - at least when it comes to safety
In preparation for NASA's Artemis II crewed mission teams at NASA are borrowing from local theme park knowledge to keep its Artemis astronauts safe during moon launches from Kennedy Space Center.
NASA recently met with roller coaster experts to talk safety. The braking system used on theme park rides is similar to an emergency escape system NASA's Artemis astronauts need in case something goes awry with their Space Launch System rocket.
The system, called the launch abort system, is designed to pull the crew capsule away from the rocket in the event of an emergency. The system is similar to the braking system used on roller coasters, which uses a series of magnets to slow down the train.
NASA is also looking at using other roller coaster technologies to improve the safety of its Artemis missions. For example, the agency is exploring the use of virtual reality to train astronauts for emergencies. Virtual reality can provide a realistic and immersive training experience that can help astronauts prepare for the unexpected.
The partnership between NASA and the roller coaster industry is a win-win for both sides. NASA gets access to cutting-edge safety technology, while the roller coaster industry gets a chance to contribute to the space program.
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