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12-11-2022, 11:01 AM
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And the service module has separated from the crew module, moving a little over 18,000 MPH. About 18 minutes away from main entry interface.
Earl
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12-11-2022, 11:10 AM
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Blog info from NASA on the re-entry specifics:
"The crew module of NASA’s Orion spacecraft has successfully separated from its service module at 11:00 a.m. CST in preparation for the crew module’s return to Earth. The service module will burn up harmlessly in Earth’s atmosphere upon re-entry over the Pacific Ocean. The Artemis I trajectory is designed to ensure any remaining parts do not pose a hazard to land, people, or shipping lanes. Next, the crew module will perform a skip entry technique, dipping into the upper part of Earth’s atmosphere and using that atmosphere, along with the lift of the capsule, to skip back out of the atmosphere, then reenter for final descent under parachutes and splash down. This technique enables the spacecraft to accurately and consistently splash down at the selected landing site for Artemis missions regardless of when and where they return from the Moon. During re-entry, the enormous heat generated as Orion encounters the atmosphere turns the air surrounding the capsule into plasma, which will briefly disrupt communications with the spacecraft." Earl
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#353
12-11-2022, 11:17 AM
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Orion about 25 miles altitude, moving at almost 24,000 MPH. About four minutes before entry interface.
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12-11-2022, 12:53 PM
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Looking forward to closeups showing the MANGLED exterior finish.
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