By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru, April 17, 2026. The Gaganyaan crew module, which houses the astronauts, orbits the Earth at a velocity of about 7,800 metres per second. On its return, the module must shed this immense kinetic energy during re-entry. Atmospheric drag acts as the primary brake, dissipating most of the energy through aerobraking. …
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