• threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksM
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    1 month ago

    Some sort of airlock module attached to the hatch seems like a better idea

    Did you imagine the airlock would be mounted on the outside or the inside of the capsule? If it’s on the outside, it seems like it could mess with the aerodynamics on ascent. If it’s on the inside, it seems like it would cut into usable living space.

    Same goes for the internal capsule controls/modules/computers.

    This is something I wish was discussed in more detail. Did they need to swap out any components to withstand vacuum?

    • ryrybang@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      I was thinking outside; external module. Apollo could “store” external modules for launch in the fairing, then dock with them in space (ie, moon lander/moon ascent). That’s enormously complex of course though.

      • Morphit @feddit.uk
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        1 month ago

        Why not an inflatable airlock? It worked* for Voskhod.

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        *I mean it didn’t kill the crew…