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Record 1 2007-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

These [main parachute] attachment fittings were positioned in this manner to guarantee that the CM (command module) would impact upon the water in the crushable rib area of the CM on the +Z side. These crushable ribs are the primary shock attenuators at impact.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux

Spanish

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