The first orbital test of inflatable reentry technology was successfully completed
The first orbital test of inflatable reentry technology was successfully completed when a Soyuz Fregat upper stage and an IRDT demonstrator, launched Feb. 9, landed in Kazakhstan. The demonstrator was recovered and showed no signs of burn. The search for the Fregat is continuing.
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