Tag: Draco
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Draco: ESA’s Quest to Decode Fiery Spacecraft Reentry
Unraveling the mystery of fiery reentry When a spacecraft returns to Earth, its final moments are a tense blend of heat, shock, and rapid transformation. For decades, scientists have watched from a distance as capsules and satellites torch through the upper atmosphere. But what happens in the exact, high-stakes microseconds of reentry remains a complex…
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What happens in a spacecraft’s fiery reentry? ESA’s Draco mission
Unveiling the mystery of reentry Reentry is one of the most perilous phases of a space mission. As a spacecraft hurtles back from orbit, it encounters atmospheric air at temperatures that can melt metal and a speed that creates intense forces. The European Space Agency (ESA) is tackling a long-standing question: what exactly happens to…