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jdcupp Member Posts: 45 From: Cookeville, TN, USA Registered: Jul 2009	posted 10-15-2009 11:39 AM Has the Proton booster ever been rated for human flight? I realize it's never been used for this purpose, but I just wonder if it has ever been considered?
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42988 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999	posted 10-15-2009 11:48 AM The Proton was originally envisioned by Vladimir Chelomei to launch two-man Zond spacecraft for a lunar orbit mission. I believe that Space Adventures' private lunar fly-by mission looked at reviving this idea but ultimately decided on launching the crew on a Soyuz and having them rendezvous with an Earth-departure stage launched on an unmanned Proton.
dom Member Posts: 855 From: Registered: Aug 2001	posted 10-15-2009 11:52 AM Also, I think part of the problem with the Proton is that its extremely toxic propellants would be a nightmare for any escaping crew in a launchpad emergency...

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