"Space Capsule's Spectacular Return to Earth: A Sci-Fi Masterpiece"
TL;DR
Varda Space Industries shares stunning footage of its space capsule reentering Earth's atmosphere at 25 times the speed of sound after an eight-month-long mission to grow crystals of an antiviral drug in microgravity, overcoming regulatory hurdles for its return. The video showcases the capsule peacefully floating in space, heating up with magenta hues giving way to orange and red, and finally dipping into lush cloud cover, resembling a scene from a sci-fi film.
Topics:sciencespace-exploration#earths-atmosphere#reentry#space-capsule#space-exploration#space-travel#varda-space-industries
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