Why NASA Uses Space Capsule Instead of Space Shuttle for Sunita Williams’ Safe Landing
20 Mar 2025
In 2003, NASA's Columbia Space Shuttle tragically disintegrated upon re-entering Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts on board, including Indian-origin astronaut Kalpana Chawla. This disaster prompted NASA to reconsider its approach to astronaut landings, leading to a significant shift from space shuttles to space capsules. Why NASA Stopped Using Space...
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