What does LES stand for?

Launch Escape System

This definition appears very rarely and is found in the following Acronym Finder categories:

Military and Government

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Samples in periodicals archive:

The company has said it needs $300 million, most of which would be used to develop a launch escape system for the crew.

United States : NASA wants proposals for US-made space taxis

In 1974, he began design work for the shuttle, including the spacesuits, airlock and launch escape systems.

SURGEON, PILOT, POET, ASTRONAUT RENAISSANCE MAN SAVORS LAST FLIGHT

Navy test and perfect defense systems for aircraft carriers and other naval vessels from sea-skimming anti-ship missiles; and * Beginning next year, launch escape systems under development by the company for NASA's Orion human space exploration vehicle will begin test flights, contributing to enhanced safety for our astronauts for decades to come.

Orbital Marks 25th Anniversary of Company's Founding