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		deadbabe 23 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Artemis II Launch Day Updates If the crew were to be lost into deep space or something, is there a protocol for self euthanization?

NetMageSCW 23 days ago [–]

They will be in a free return orbit so that can’t happen - just other bad things.

okdood64 23 days ago | [–]

What’s the margin of error on a free return orbit burn though? Isn’t there a scenario of being pointed slightly in the wrong direction or burning for too long throwing them off?

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