🚀The International Space Station has been orbiting the Earth since November 1998.
🌍The Soyuz spacecraft travels at a speed of 28,000 kmph.
🌌The crew undergoes training and prepares the spacecraft for undocking.
🔥The capsule experiences extreme temperatures during re-entry.
🎢The trajectory is controlled through rotation and adjustments.
How long does the journey back to Earth take?
—The return journey aboard the Soyuz capsule takes approximately 3 and a half hours.
How is the landing site chosen?
—The landing site is carefully selected based on the current orbit of the International Space Station and ground conditions.
What happens during the deorbit burn?
—The deorbit burn is a 4-minute firing of the main engine to decrease the speed of the spacecraft and change its trajectory.
How is the capsule protected during re-entry?
—The capsule is fitted with a protective coating and a heat shield on its base to withstand the extreme temperatures of re-entry.
How is the trajectory of the capsule controlled?
—The capsule can adjust its trajectory through rotation and changes in lift, allowing for more flexibility in selecting the landing site.
00:41Since November 1998, the International Space Station has been orbiting the Earth at a speed of 28,000 kmph.
01:05The crew undergoes training and prepares the Soyuz spacecraft for undocking.
02:14The landing site is carefully chosen based on the current orbit of the International Space Station and ground conditions.
05:35The deorbit burn is a critical operation that decreases the speed of the spacecraft and changes its trajectory.
11:49The spacecraft experiences extreme temperatures and g-forces during re-entry.
14:32The trajectory of the capsule is controlled through rotation and adjustments.
14:53The capsule separates, and the Descent module lands safely on Earth.
