SpaceX has introduced a new astronaut emergency evacuation system at its launch pad SLC-40: a high-speed inflatable slide. This enclosed chute deploys in under seven seconds and allows astronauts to quickly descend from the crew tower to the ground during a pre-launch emergency. The system offers a fast, reliable alternative to the older slide-wire baskets still used at other launch sites and adds another layer of safety alongside Crew Dragon’s built-in launch abort system! #history #trending #r