Re: Apollo style Vehicle
RRaoul said...
>>Yes, I don't recall the Apollo CM using its RCS once it entered Earth's atmosphere.<<
Hi Raoul:
Actually Raoul, I think they did use the RCS to maintain an attitude a bit off center, as necessary, and could thereby have a fair amount of effect on arriving close to the desired touchdown area. However I think the basic Apollo concept allows for a hands off stability. Still I wonder... will the Apollo shape end up in the proper attitude if the initial reentry attitude isn't correct. Like if you lost your RCS just after deorbit burn?
Regards;
Tom Charlton