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INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION ORBIT AND UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO, JUL 8 – Researchers simulated a paper airplane's reentry from 400 km orbit, finding it tumbles uncontrollably near 120 km and experiences charring under Mach 7 wind tunnel conditions.
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Could a Paper Plane Thrown From The International Space Station Survive The Flight?
Sometimes there are profound questions in life that must be answered, like "What is the meaning of existence?", "Are we alone in the universe?" or "What happens if you throw a paper airplane from the International Space Station?" Luckily, that third one has finally been answered, because of course someone would eventually.
What if you Threw a Paper Airplane from the Space Station?
Here's a thought experiment. What would happen if you were on the International Space Station, folded up a paper airplane, and threw it from the station? According to a new paper, it would fall from orbit in just 3.5 days, but still keep aerodynamic stability until about 120 km. Then it would heat up and combust at about 90-110 km altitude. It's a fun idea, but there are actual practical uses to probe the density of the atmosphere or test thin-f…
What sounds like a thought coming under the shower was the basis of a study of two researchers from the University of Tokyo. In a two-part experimental setup, they found out how a paper plane would behave when re-entering the Earth's atmosphere. read more on t3n.de
What if you threw a paper airplane from the space station
Sometimes there are profound questions in life that must be answered, like “What is the meaning of existence?”, “Are we alone in the universe?” or “What happens if you throw a paper airplane from the International Space Station?” Luckily, that third one has finally been answered, because of course someone would eventually. A new paper […] The post What if you threw a paper airplane from the space station appeared first on Knowridge Science Repor…
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