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[[File:Shuttle RTLS abort05.jpg|600px|Groundtrack of a Space Shuttle RTLS abort]] | [[File:Shuttle RTLS abort05.jpg|600px|Groundtrack of a Space Shuttle RTLS abort]] | ||
== Transatlantic Abort Landing == | |||
The Transatlantic Abort Landing (TAL) is the next option in terms of energy required after the RTLS abort. It is based on bringing the Shuttle onto a ballistic trajectory that doesn't quite reach orbital speed and aim the trajectory at a landing site on the other side of the Atlantic ocean - dependent on launch course, there are several sites available. | |||
[[File:Shuttle_TAL01.jpg|600px|TAL abort decision after engine flameout]] | |||
== Further reading == | == Further reading == | ||
[http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/shutref/events/aborts/ NASA human spaceflight page on abort modes] | [http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/shutref/events/aborts/ NASA human spaceflight page on abort modes] | ||