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They added this system after Challenger, seems extremely limited. https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/crew-escape-system-shuttle/nasm_A20120326000 ht

• fnord77 3y ago
  "The crew escape system was intended for emergency bailout use only when the orbiter was in controlled gliding flight and unable to reach a runway. " I'd take my chances and stay with the orbiter
  • base698 3y ago
    > The vehicle touches down at 214 to 226 miles per hour, back wheels first. The nose then touches down, the drag parachute is deployed, and the shuttle cruises to a stop. That's a lot of energy to bleed off.