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Atmospheric entry trajectory illustrating the basic phases of flight in a skip reentry. In this case, a single skip is used to extend the landing range of the vehicle, for example to reach a landing site on the far side of the Earth when returning from the Moon.
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Date

28 October 2006
Author

Clem Tillier
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Earth graphic based on NASA image of Earth seen from Apollo 17.

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21:16, 28 October 20061,000×483 (131 KB)Ctillier ({{Information |Description=Atmospheric entry trajectory illustrating the basic phases of flight in a skip reentry. In this case, a single skip is used to extend the landing range of the vehicle, for example to reach a landing site on the far side of the )
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