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A Launch Escape System (LES) is a system connected to the crew module of a manned spacecraft. It is used to quickly separate the crew module from the rest of the launch vehicle in case of emergency (such as an explosion of the rocket).

A Launch Escape System (LES) is a system connected to the crew module of a manned spacecraft and it is used to quickly separate the crew module from the rest of the rocket in case of emergency (like an explosion of the rocket)

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How safe are launch escape systems?

Are there any published numbers for any crew vehicle for the probability of LOC (loss of crew) given the launch escape system has been activated? I am interested in both design goal numbers and projected numbers.
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Does a launch escape system have any lateral propulsion?

Many manned spacecraft have had an "escape tower" to propel the crew capsule safely beyond the booster, if an abort is needed. What prevents the booster from simply continuing into the path of the crew capsule? Is there some form of lateral…
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