01 Virgin Galactic Space Ship 2
Shown in feathered configuration. The raised wings keep the reentry speed down by presenting the whole bottom surface to the atmosphere while the vehicle descends almost vertically - a shuttlecock effect.
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01 Virgin Galactic Space Ship 2
Shown in feathered configuration. The raised wings keep the reentry speed down by presenting the whole bottom surface to the atmosphere while the vehicle descends almost vertically - a shuttlecock effect.
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Uploaded on July 15, 2012
Taken on July 14, 2012