TYCHO DEEP SPACE - BEAUTIFUL BETTY
(2nd generation space vehicle - retired)
Photo: Thomas Pedersen
Tycho Deep Space is our next generation space capsule for one person based on a classic Apollo design.
BASIC DATA
Mass: 500 kg (including astronaut)
Diameter: 200 cm
Internal atmosphere: 1 bar, atmospheric gas
Parachutes: 4 (1 drogue & 3 main)
Parachute data: cross type, 150 sqm total
Communication: 2 downlink, 2 uplink
Power profile: 12 V DC
Seating system: 10 G launch and impact system
Video: 2 external, 2 internal HD
Additional: 4 bags for splash down uprighting system. External control panels
TYCHO DEEP SPACE - SEAT
Capsule Tycho Deep Space named "Beautiful Betty"
Photo: Jev Olsen
Capsule protector Mikael Bertelsen naming the capsule
TYCHO DEEP SPACE - DROP TEST
TYCHO DEEP SPACE - PARACHUTE TESTS
Tycho Deep Space subsystems breakdown.
TYCHO DEEP SPACE - LES SEPARATION
Tycho Deep Space LES test being performed Summer 2012
