Why Returning Spacecraft Land in the Ocean – Sometimes
Why Ocean Landings are Vital for the Safe Return of Spacecraft ,Most US launch pads are on shore. (Think Cape Canaveral.) But have you ever wondered why, for more than…
How reentry heat helps spacecraft return to Earth
Typical spaceships orbiting the Earth are not too far away. They are only a few hundred miles above our heads. So when it’s time to get back on solid ground,…