Varda Space Industries
Watch the Varda’s Space Capsule wild atmospheric re-entry. Inside space capsule W-1, a camera recorded the entire journey, providing a unique perspective.
Varda Space Industries’ spaceship, W-1, safely touched down at the Utah Test and Training Range on February 21, 2024. This event is historic as it’s the first time a private company has landed a spacecraft on U.S. territory.
Inside W-1, a camera recorded the entire journey, providing a unique perspective.
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You’ll see W-1 orbiting Earth in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), separating smoothly from Rocket Lab’s satellite bus, and its path as it reenters Earth’s atmosphere at speeds exceeding Mach 25. Finally, watch as it safely deploys its parachute and lands.
Varda Space Industries
This successful launch and reentry was possible through Varda Space Industries’ partnership with Rocket Lab, SpaceX, the U.S. Air Force, NASA, and the FAA.
Varda W-1 capsule is evaluated by recovery personnel as it sits on the desert floor of the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) on Feb. 21, 2024. Credit: Varda Space/John Kraus
