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Space capsules


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ARD capsule
(picture : © ESA)

 

The purpose of capsules is to return equipment or people safely to earth after a space mission. Atmospheric reentry and landing are the difficult parts of their mission.


 
 caps1_icon.jpg Investigation of Parafoil for Capsule or Shuttle Landings
(CAPS1)
 caps2_icon.jpg Testing in the F4 Hypersonic Wind Tunnel
(CAPS2)
 caps3_icon.jpg Ablation During Atmospheric Reentry
(CAPS3)


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