See how NASA capsules slow down to earth for a seamless splashdown
- Posted on April 9, 2026
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See how NASA capsules slow down to earth for a seamless splashdown
As the Orion capsule returns to Earth and prepares for splashdown, maximum velocity is expected to reach as much as 35,000 feet per second. To begin slowing down for Orion’s descent, parachutes will deploy at about 24,000 feet. NASA Orion Parachute Systems Manager Jared Daum joins CNN’s Randi Kaye and explains how they work.
