Tag: Reentry

more at “Landing characteristics were investigated using dynamic models. The landing speeds for several let-down systems are simulated. Demonstrations include: (1) the vertical landing of parachute-supported capsules on water; (2) …

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Re-entry is the make or break moment for spacecraft. It’s the time when satellites burn up and astronauts hold on for the ride of their lives. A new ESA spacecraft, …

Europe’s newest spacecraft, the IXV, or Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle, has moved a step closer to its planned launch in 2014.   The craft completed a pre-launch test off the coast …

Atmospheric Reentry, Aerobraking, Heat of Friction… playlist: Physics & Physical Sciences playlist: NASA & Space Miscellany playlist: more at Dr. Peter Parameter considers the aerobraking and heating due to friction …

Soon, IXV, Europe’s Intermediate Experimental Vehicle, will be launched into space on a Vega launcher from Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. A short but crucial mission to advance Europe’s …

Fantastic Sped up video of the Falcon 9 first-stage landing during the THAICOM 8 mission on May 27, 2016. More info: Video credit: SPACE X Bringing you the BEST Space …