Boeing Rejigs CST-100 For Water Landing, Freezes Outer Mold Line
LOS ANGELES — Boeing is revising the CST-100 air bag landing system for use in water landings, after tests and further analysis revealed the space capsule would encounter greater loads than expected on splashdown. The air bag system, which is designed to soften the touchdown for landing on the...
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