#retropropulsion β Public Fediverse posts
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RE: https://spacey.space/@spaceflight/114421615389313271
#Retropropulsion in #Mars π΄ -like conditions tested since 2016
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Thermal protection systems and #atmospheric friction have been used #historically π΄ to reduce most of the kinetic energy that needs to be lost prior to landing. #NASA is carrying out thermal imaging infrared sensor data-gathering studies of the SpaceX booster controlled-descent tests that are currently, as of π 2014, underway https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_atmospheric_entry