Titans Spaceplanes: Normalizing Safe & Frequent Space Transport

The Titans Spaceplanes are not booster rockets; this eliminates the hazards of the space rockets people are familiar with.

The wings of the Titans Spaceplane also serve as an abort system that allows the Spaceplane to glide to a safe landing.

But there are also a number of unique safety features for the Titans Spaceplanes

Passenger Module (Passenger Cabin)

The Passenger Module is a separate module which mounts to the floor of the cargo bay. This modular approach provides complete isolation of the passengers  from smoke and fire in a crash landing as well as allowing the exterior of the Passenger Module to be covered by fireproof ceramic blankets similar to those  used on the outside of the space shuttle. The Passenger Module is divided into two decks with each deck having its own tunnel connecting it to the Crew  Module/Front Cabin in the nose. Inside the Passenger Module, a spiral staircase connects the upper and lower decks.

Emergency Egress

Normal ingress/egress as well as egress for evacuation is provided by two doors in the nose. The
two viewing cupolas in the roof double as a hatch for emergency egress.

Upholstery and Carpeting

The interior design of the Passenger Module minimizes the chances of fire or toxic smoke through using naturally fire resistant wool carpeting and seat upholstery instead of flammable synthetic fibers.

“Spacepod” Encapsulated Seats

The biggest safety innovation of the Titans Spaceplane is the Spacepod Encapsulated Seats for the Passenger Module. These Spacepod seats use individual clamshell enclosures which are normally open during the flight but in the event of depressurization or other emergency slide down and enclose the seat,
maintaining the passenger in a breathable atmosphere with their own ECLSS system without the discomfort and claustrophobia of an IVA suit. The passenger can also use the clamshell enclosure during the flight for privacy. Instead of overhead bins, each passenger uses a fireproof compartment on the Spacepod to store their carry-on luggage, if any.

IVA Suits for Pilots and Crew

The pilots, stewards, and other flight crew wear IVA suits for the duration of the flight. This allows the pilots to operate the Spaceplane normally while giving stewards the mobility needed for attending to passengers, including verifying that the Spacepod clamshells are properly sealed if needed.