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Scott Manley Attempts a Space Shuttle RTLS Abort Without a Manual

Scott Manley · Demo · 25 min · 2017 · YouTube title: Space Shuttle RTLS Abort Challenge - Without The Manual
Why it's here

HN links it to illustrate how the shuttle's never-flown RTLS abort profile would work.

What it covers

Scott Manley tries a Space Shuttle Return To Launch Site abort in the Orbiter simulator without manuals or checklists. He explains how the maneuver works and where his attempt went wrong.