SCRAM / ACRV

[Triton]

Artist's impression of Assured Crew Return Vehicle (ACRV), earlier known as Station Crew Return Alternative Module (SCRAM).

Source:
http://beyondapollo.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-10-26T06%3A21%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=5

 

[archipeppe]

Great find Triton!!!!

I also remember a ACRV mock-up realized by NASA in early '90s.
Crude, minimal but highly practical approach to the manned reentry theme.

 

[FutureSpaceTourist]

Yes great pictures, thanks!

From what I've read the ACRV would have subjected the crew to high g loads, I don't know if that's why NASA went on to pursue other concepts for crew recovery?