Sentences with phrase «from supersonic speeds»

Modern theories of aerodynamics, advanced materials and computer analysis have made possible parachutes that can decelerate a capsule from supersonic speeds to a snail's pace in a matter of seconds

The encounter puts the brakes on the solar wind, causing it to abruptly slow from supersonic speeds of 400 to 700 kilometers per second down to subsonic speeds of 100 km / sec, according to simulations.

Not exact matches

That meant the first generation of SSTs were banned from flying at supersonic speed over land, which greatly reduced the appeal of supersonic aircraft.

Drawing technology from the F - 22 would give the new plane top - of - the - line stealth capabilities as well as the ability to travel at supersonic speeds.

After release from the balloon, rockets will lift the disk to 180,000 feet while reaching supersonic speeds.

And some shoots like a jet from the disk's center at velocities up to 30 times the speed of sound, triggering supersonic shock waves.

Geysers of vapor — a couple of hundred kilometers tall and possibly erupting at supersonic speeds — occasionally spew from the south polar regions of Europa, one of Jupiter's ice - covered moons, a new study suggests.

The planet's shock wave would be pushed in front of it as it orbits at supersonic speeds, and the wave would absorb some of the UV light emitted from the star.

We'd never encountered a planetary atmosphere like Pluto's: gases escaping at supersonic speeds from such a frigid planet are a completely new situation.

Traveling at supersonic speed from the danger zone to your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch — After Burner Climax!