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NASA Video Shows What It's Like To Reenter the Earth's Atmosphere

Posted by Soulskill on from the hold-on-to-something dept.

astroengine writes: In a mesmerizing new video released by NASA, the Dec. 5 reentry of the Orion test space vehicle is chronicled — and it's a phenomenal 10-minute ride from fiery reentry to sudden splashdown into the Pacific Ocean. (YouTube Link.)

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  1. Re:Perspective by itzly · · Score: 4, Insightful

    The also had a front facing camera, but didn't include the footage, because the heat shield was blocking the view the whole time.