• Flying Squid@lemmy.worldOP
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      3 months ago

      Yes, as it was designed. It’s not a problem, it’s incredible. Think of the bravery it took!

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      3 months ago

      While I get that it’s not a small feat, and an unusual finale for space flight, this isn’t much higher than some skydiving packages you can book today. Still pretty ballsy for back then.

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        3 months ago

        an unusual finale for space flight

        I mean at the time, it was the typical finale for a manned space flight