Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-11-23 00:14:25 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 501CA72E27309B10404DFC496A6889E0519A54C111E8C2DB8F42DBD0E05869E7
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Original Note:
Blue Origin’s safety system for New Shepard initiates its retro-thrust system prior to touchdown. This system expels a burst of nitrogen gas that slows down the landing to roughly 2mph. This does indeed result in a soft landing. The large dust plume is a result of that burst. https://www.blueorigin.com/safety
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