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What vessel can you use to return from space after having flown there in a space rocket?

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Correct answer

A space capsule

Explanation

A space capsule is used to return to Earth after an orbit. It is a simple construction with no wings to create lift during atmospheric reentry. Capsules have been used in most of the manned space programmes to date, including the world's first Vostok and Mercury manned spacecrafts all the way through to the most recent expeditions.

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78% correct 50 correct · 14 incorrect

Question added 2012-05-04