Paracone

This article is about spaceflight. For part of a tooth, see Cusp (anatomy) § Paracone.

A paracone is a 1960s atmospheric reentry or spaceflight mission abort concept using an inflatable ballistic cone.^[1][2]

A notable feature of the paracone concept is that it facilitates an abort throughout the entire flight profile.^[1]

Gallery

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  Paracone Configuration
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  Paracone Survival Pack

See also

• Space Shuttle abort modes, which do not include use of the paracone concept.
• Escape pod
• Escape crew capsule
• MOOSE