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Description	The Lunar Escape System (LESS) vehicle was designed to fold flat to fit in the side of the Lunar Module descent stage. Even if one astronaut was unable to assist (e.g. due to a medical emergency), in the low lunar gravity the other astronaut could assemble the LESS single-handed and fly both astronauts into orbit to rendevouz with the CSM. The protective cover seen at the lower left which would cover the LESS while stored in the LEM could be used as a sled to slide the LESS into a safe launching position prior to assembly.
Source	J.O. Mazenauer, Lunar Escape Systems (LESS) Feasibility Study - Summary Report, June 1970
Date	1970-06-01
Author	North American Rockwell Corporation
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To the uploader: this tag is not a sufficient claim of fair use. You must also include the source of the work, all available copyright information, and a detailed fair use rationale.

[edit] Fair Use

I believe this to be fair use as the diagram was produced by Rockwell as part of a NASA study under contract to NASA's Langley Research Center. In addition, these reports are the only known documentation of these plans, which are of historical interest as examples of NASA's research concerning continued manned flights to the Moon before the Apollo program was cancelled. Finally, NASA has made the reports freely available on the web.

Originally I thought it was covered under the general NASA rule, but Rockwell may have the copyright... delete it if this is a problem.

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