The shelters work by inflating quickly and have an airlock and pressure system which keeps out contamination. |
As he smashed his fist the fifth time, the airlock depressurised, and a gush of air entered the airlock. |
I have no memory of climbing into my space suit and double-checking all the seals before I must have vented the airlock. |
Their work started about an hour behind schedule because of trouble with an airlock. |
By the time they closed the inner hatch of the airlock the blood-red droplights had come on. |
With a secure airlock established between the two ships, the Scout transferred over to the derelict. |