Pluto Lander Entrycraft Concept of Operations (IMAGE)

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Pluto Lander Entrycraft Concept of Operations

Caption

Image shows the Pluto entrycraft timeline: (1) Approach from interplanetary speed of about 31,000 mph (14 km/s); (2) decelerator deployment; (3) entry and descent through the atmosphere; (4) separation, translation and landing; and (6) propulsive hops and jumps for surface exploration.

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Background image credit L. Calçada of European Southern Observatory (ESO).

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