NASA's Secrets to Spacecraft Braking: How to Stop a Rocket in Space

How do spacecraft slow down when they enter an atmosphere? In this video, we'll explore the different methods that engineers have used to decelerate and land spacecraft on planets like Mars and Venus. We'll also learn about a new technology that NASA is testing: an inflatable heat shield that could enable larger payloads and more precise landing sites. This is LOFTID, the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator. Watch as we follow its launch, deployment, and re-entry on Nov. 1, 2023. Don't miss this exciting demonstration of a potential game-changer for future exploration missions!