Constitution type escape pod

The Constitution-type escape pod was a type of escape pod used aboard starships.

History
The USS Enterprise (alternate reality) was equipped with this kind of pod in 2258. Acting captain had acting first officer  jettisoned from the ship in one of these pods as the Enterprise passed Delta Vega on its way out of the Vulcan system after the destruction of Vulcan. 

Technical information
This type of pod was released from a docking port on the neck of Constitution-class starships, and could land on automatic. There was room for only one standard Human-sized occupant, with small control panels placed at eye level on either side of the pod. There were also controls placed at waist level, including a manual steering column. The main hatch had at least four windows and was directly in front of the occupant. 

List of escape pods

 * USS Enterprise (alternate reality)
 * 313-C

External link

 * Concept art by John Eaves