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Observation notes (with equipment details), photos, sketches, reviews, software tips, random thoughts, by an amateur astronomer.

Monday, May 01, 2017

feathered her wings

Virgin Galactic passed a significant milestone today in testing the feather re-entry protocol. VSS Unity was piloted by Stucky and Masucci with others onboard.

VSS Unity feathering her wings during re-entry

This photo was captured on the ground by Mars Scientific and Trumbull Studios.

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Monday, May 01, 2017

feathered her wings

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