splashdown

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This saw the capsule dip into the upper atmosphere, briefly climb again, then plunge back in so as to best cope with the heat, G-forces and splashdown accuracy needed.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 mission has successfully concluded with a safe splashdown in the Pacific Ocean early Thursday morning, just off the coast of San Diego.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

It was able to fly for a longer period before it spun out of control, breaking apart near its intended splashdown location in the Indian Ocean.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

The astronauts will launch off the moon on Starship HLS to dock again with Orion, which will carry everyone home for a splashdown in the Pacific.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

Together the three computers would monitor and analyze all aspects of the spaceflights, from launch to splashdown.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly