2 papers
astro-ph.EP2024
Geophysical Observations of the 24 September 2023 OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Capsule Re-Entry
Elizabeth A. Silber, Daniel C. Bowman, Chris G. Carr +79
Sample Return Capsules (SRCs) entering Earth's atmosphere at hypervelocity from interplanetary space are a valuable resource for studying meteor phenomena. The 24 September 2023 ar…
physics.space-ph2024
Performance Characterization of Heliotrope Solar Hot-Air Balloons during Multihour Stratospheric Flights
Taylor D. Swaim, Emalee Hough, Zachary Yap +6
Heliotropes are passive solar hot air balloons that are capable of achieving nearly level flight within the lower stratosphere for several hours. These inexpensive flight platforms…