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Through a slow and controlled descent.
During the space programs Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo, astronauts returned to Earth through a sort of crash landing. They fell through the atmosphere using a heat shield to deflect the massive amounts of heat built up do to the friction of the Earth against the spacecraft. When they were nearing the Earth's surface they deployed a parachute to slow them down. They then fell into the ocean, the spacecraft floated, and they were retrieved by a Navy rescue team. Then the spacecrafts could not be reused, they were a once only deal. Now the Shuttle lands much like an airplane does. It reenters the atmosphere and uses a heatshield of its own to deflect the heat. It has wings on the side which allow it control over its decent and it lands on a runway, also using parachutes to slow it down after it has touched down. The benefit of this style of landing is that the spacecraft is reuseable and can fly several missions.
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Was it true that the Apllo 13 astronauts were excited to land safely on the earth?
Yes, the Apollo 13 astronauts were relieved and grateful to safely return to Earth after their mission encountered a near-disastrous oxygen tank explosion. They expressed gratitude and happiness upon their successful return.
What was the goal of Apollo 11?
The goal of Apollo 11 was to successfully land astronauts on the moon and return them safely to Earth. This mission achieved that goal on July 20, 1969, when astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the lunar surface.
How do astronauts leave the moon?
The astronauts will have to use the lunar module , to return from the moon, they join up with the command module. '''''INCORRECT''''' ---- The space craft is difted back by the gravitational pull of the earth.
Why did astronauts back in 1960s return to earth with muscles so weak that they had difficulty walking when they returned to the earth?
After any period in a place where the force of gravity is less than on the surface of the earth (or nearly weightless in orbit), muscles will begin to atrophy. The longer in space the weaker you get becuase the muscles do not have to counter the force of gravity. This also includes the heart muscle so the astronauts must be monitored while in space and for a while after their return to earth.
How long does it take for the space shuttle to return from the space station?
The space shuttle typically took about 2 days to return from the space station to Earth. This allowed for a gradual re-entry process and ensured a safe return for the astronauts.
How do the Russian astronauts return to earth?
Russian astronauts return to earth using space capsules.The space capsules have a parachute on it like the early NASA capsules.
What year did the Planet of the Apes astronauts return to Earth and apes were in control?
In 3955 the astronauts returned to Earth to find hte apes in control in Planet of the Apes.
Was it true that the Apllo 13 astronauts were excited to land safely on the earth?
Yes, the Apollo 13 astronauts were relieved and grateful to safely return to Earth after their mission encountered a near-disastrous oxygen tank explosion. They expressed gratitude and happiness upon their successful return.
What did Neil Armstrong do after the moon trip?
After the return to the earth safely. Neil Armstrong retired as a astronauts.
What was the mission of Apollo 11?
The mission of Apollo11 was to go to the moon and return back to the earth safely with the astronauts.
What was the crew on Apollo 13 worried about?
The astronauts of Apollo 13 were worried that they may not return safely to the earth.
If one of the astronauts are sick and they need to get surgry how will it e cured?
They have try to last as long as they can until they return to Earth.
What was the goal of Apollo 11?
The goal of Apollo 11 was to successfully land astronauts on the moon and return them safely to Earth. This mission achieved that goal on July 20, 1969, when astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the lunar surface.
How do astronauts leave the moon?
The astronauts will have to use the lunar module , to return from the moon, they join up with the command module. '''''INCORRECT''''' ---- The space craft is difted back by the gravitational pull of the earth.
What first step did apollo 13 take to save the astronauts?
NASA swings Apollo 13 around the Moon to return it to Earth.
What is return capsule?
A return capsule is a component of a spacecraft that is designed to re-enter Earth's atmosphere and return astronauts, scientific samples, or other payloads safely to the ground. It protects its contents from the intense heat and forces experienced during re-entry.
Where do the Apollo's go after missions?
The lumar module is on the moon, part remains in space and small part where the three astronauts were sitting return to earth.
