Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-11-23 00:02:21 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: EDD4A7E39D0E08984B5CA56EBF5C7EE153980017B4C8E5D12B6D0EF50E226D1A
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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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