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In t' desire t' fulfill t' need for an autonomous single place transportation craft, NASA has developed t' EV Series. Capable o' completin' diverse tasks and operations, matey, t' Expedition Vehicles have become a valuable tool.
Long duration work sessions on t' International Space Station are now much more comfortable while usin' t' EV units t' position delicate equipment. T' ISS image shows a pair o' units workin' together as they complete a task. Well, blow me down! After refueling, me bucko, shiver me timbers, t' EV units will be readied for use as lifeboats until needed again.
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T' Mars Polar Landin' program has become a regular mission for t' NASA EV-A. Arrr! Blimey! Arrr! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! T' precision landin' ability o' t' EV allows for t' Astronaut t' exit t' craft and walk t' t' mission subject. Typical polar missions have included Probe insertions and replacement, shiver me timbers, ya bilge rat, unique data gatherin' and life sign monitoring. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Avast! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! T' EV has also provided for low overhead crew transfers betwixt surface and orbitin' bases. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Begad! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! T' images show a typical Polar embarkment and a Mars lift-off.
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Other classes o' EV units included t' beta class and delta class. Beta crafts are unmanned and used primarily for provide additional payload capacity with an alpha class unit. Well, blow me down! Delta classes are armed military units designed for satellite defense and covert landings.
In lieu o' t' Shuttle missions, shiver me timbers, EV units are commonly bein' used for returnin' t' t' Earths surface. T' photos here show military personnel assistin' an Astronaut that has landed at Nelis Air Force Base. Aye aye! Servicemen are welcome as it is somewhat difficult t' dismount t' unit in full gravity. Begad! Aye aye! Note t' absence o' a parachute. Begad! Avast, me proud beauty! Due t' t' stability o' t' craft, shiver me timbers, it is ejected upon touchdown in order t' prevent capsize.
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