splashdown
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When it tried to relight 13 engines for a landing burn, only some turned on, leading to the booster having a hard splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Following splashdown, teams in San Diego removed several components for inspection and reuse before sending the spacecraft back to Kennedy.
From Science Daily ● May 4, 2026
The “NOVA” presentation, bookended by takeoff and splashdown footage, isn’t for astrophysicists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
"Good main chutes!" the Nasa commentary enthused repeatedly, until the capsule hit the ocean for a perfect splashdown.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
Together the three computers would monitor and analyze all aspects of the spaceflights, from launch to splashdown.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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