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In the desire to fulfill the need for an autonomous single place transportation craft, NASA has developed the EV Series. Capable of completing diverse tasks and operations, the Expedition Vehicles have become a valuable tool.
Long duration work sessions on the International Space Station are now much more comfortable while using the EV units to position delicate equipment. The ISS image shows a pair of units working together as they complete a task. After refueling, the EV units will be readied for use as lifeboats until needed again.
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The Mars Polar Landing program has become a regular mission for the NASA EV-A. The precision landing ability of the EV allows for the Astronaut to exit the craft and walk to the mission subject. Typical polar missions have included Probe insertions and replacement, unique data gathering and life sign monitoring. The EV has also provided for low overhead crew transfers between surface and orbiting bases. The images show a typical Polar embarkment and a Mars lift-off.
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Other classes of EV units included the beta class and delta class. Beta crafts are unmanned and used primarily for provide additional payload capacity with an alpha class unit. Delta classes are armed military units designed for satellite defense and covert landings.
In lieu of the Shuttle missions, EV units are commonly being used for returning to the Earths surface. The photos here show military personnel assisting an Astronaut that has landed at Nelis Air Force Base. Servicemen are welcome as it is somewhat difficult to dismount the unit in full gravity. Note the absence of a parachute. Due to the stability of the craft, it is ejected upon touchdown in order to prevent capsize.
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