Originally Posted by
WillowRun 6-3
The reentry velocity returning from lunar orbit is much higher. That might not make a difference, but other factors do.
As a very non-scientific layman could someone explain why that would be?
I understand, I think, that the velocity would be higher because the capsule was being pulled in from outside low earth orbit, please correct me if I'm wrong. What I'm don't understand is why the craft isn't brought back into low earth orbit to slow it down to a similar speed to that which a Soyuz or Boeing capsule would re-enter the atmosphere on return from the ICC. If it were possible would there be any technical benefit in doing so?