We’re just watching you leave, okay? their return to Earth Is it still the same as when they left?

In fact there are many the path is followedLet’s see what they are!

They are slowed down by a controlled friction force in the dense layers of the atmosphere.

Friction The resulting temperatures must be absorbed to prevent damage to astronauts and spacecraft. This is possible thanks to thermal shields. This method is used in Apollo capsules and modern Dragon capsules.

Parachute systems also come into play. capsulesIt still travels at high speed after entering our Earth. To slow this descent a large and sturdy parachute system is required.

The location has been selected for a safe landing.

Two landings are preferred: ocean and land. During the ocean landing, rescue ships come into action while the capsule makes a soft landing. Land landing is done with the help of a parachute. Russians, in Soyuz capsules They generally prefer this method.

CapsuleAs it approaches the surface, small rocket engines are activated and the descent is facilitated. This system is also preferred for land landings.

Helicopters and rescue teams are ready.

After landing, the flight crew is safely evacuated. The rescue team and medical personnel are waiting in the landing area. Special NASAit is possible to encounter these rescue teams during ocean landings.

Finally, reusable rockets are being developed. Companies such as SpaceX are working on this technology to make the return of space vehicles to Earth reliable and economical. Falcon 9 rocketsIt becomes usable again by making a vertical descent.

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