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James Van Laak

James Van Laak Sunday, May 21, 2023

Guest Blog: Martin’s SeaMaster May Be The Reason The Space Shuttle Had No Ejection Seats

I enjoyed your story about your uncle Louie and the SeaMaster.  I have a related story to tell that shows how interconnected aviation can be. In 1987 I joined NASA HQ in Washington, D.C., to help modify the Space Shuttle program after the Challenger accident. I was hired by what they called Code Q, the brand-new […]

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