#re entry

[steadynightruins]

The Orion’s crew module and service module have separated and now the crew module containing the Artemis II crew will continue on its path towards re-entry to Earth

[thepastisalreadywritten]

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"Our crew on the International Space Station caught a glimpse of the NASA Artemis II crew as they re-entered the atmosphere from their journey to the Moon!

We first saw a bright light and a trail as the service module burned up.

We didn’t see the Orion capsule itself as it re-entered, but we saw the wispy trail it left behind in the upper atmosphere.

Overjoyed that our friends are safely back on Earth after their awe-inspiring mission!"

[jt1674]

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[rubixramblings]

Yeen Fact #423: Orbital Re-Entry

Yeen Fact #423: "Hyenas are one of the few terrestrial species known to routinely survive orbital re-entry. Their unique physiology—including dense bone structure, redundant organ systems, and thermally resistant fur—allows them to impact the Earth's surface at high velocity, often leaving behind shallow craters (seen above). Spotted hyenas, in particular, are believed to reach altitudes of up to 120km during flight, before plummeting back to Earth with minimal concern for trajectory or local infrastructure. " This has been another fun Hyena fact.

[anonymousavenger]

Sad and also happy they are returning home! Safe travels

[theworldoffostering]

Sunday: First full day of re-entry

We took Christmas down and put it all away. Who decorates for January? If you do, I’d love to see some ideas. Specifically, I miss the twinkling Christmas lights since it is dark so early in the evenings in the Midwest. Without a fireplace, it’s nice to have some lights that add a little bit of cheer and cozy to so much darkness. In addition, I’d like to find a wreath (or two) for our front door (and porch door). What says January? Pine boughs and pinecones? Bonus, if you have links to anything.

I emailed each of my students individually to give them their class standing, remind them about a major assignment due tomorrow, and to try to create some connection with them in a fully virtual class that only runs three (intense) weeks. I also created a short video explaining an assignment, graded an assignment and made sure things were good to go to start the work week.

We attended virtual church, which is a lot of kid wrangling. We don’t force the kids to watch, but they either need to be quiet so we can listen/pay attention/participate, or find something to do in another room that is not disruptive. DH and I still spend more than 50% of the hour managing kids. At least in regular church, they could go to the nursery or their own kid classes, and DH and I could sit next to each other in mostly peaceful quiet. That said, we also couldn’t have attended a church in Florida so I guess it’s a toss up?

More laundry. Our new flannel sheets are on the bed. I think we did another four loads. It never ends. I’m so excited to crawl into bed tonight with cozy sheets!

The kids made taco soup (basically chili with corn and black beans). I created a menu plan for the week and grocery list. DH is out at the grocery store now.

DH did the Target Christmas returns (no small task) and took NB with him to buy him a pair of snow boots. NB has been asking to go in the snow, but despite two several pairs of hand me down boots we have at the house, none of them fit him—they’re all too small.

I listed some boots on Marketplace and sold one of two pairs. Pick up is scheduled for tomorrow.

I placed a Lands End order. I had ordered my mom a tote bag from there for Christmas, but it was HUGE. I am keeping that one, and ordering a new one for her in a smaller size.

It has been a collective effort working on getting short-term disability straightened out for DD. Her medical provider finally filled out the paperwork and Starbucks accepted it, but the doctor only wrote it for her hospitalization time and her in-patient program. Her therapist said she needed additional time before returning to work, but the therapist quit, and the doctor didn’t feel that DD needed more time or that DH needed FMLA to help care for her. She basically told me it wasn’t that big of a deal. Now I need to see if her GP will do paperwork for the remainder of the time she has been out of work. It’s never ending.

We opened gifts virtually with DH’s parents. My MIL asked me if I’ve lost weight. I basically checked out after that. DD commented on it later. Said it was “weird,” and she was clearly upset about it. I am too, but they’re in their 70s. They’re not changing. I have no idea how to navigate this, and I feel like if DH would have managed some of these things early on in our marriage that I wouldn’t be in this position. He is willing to step in now and say something, but again, they’re not going to change. I wish it didn’t bother me so much, but weight is very, very important to them. It’s such a different value system than I grew up with.

[nindorkfish]

Came to the point again in Re-Entry: Journey of the Whills where we first meet this fellow – I decided to use his name for calligraphy practice. @deadcatwithaflamethrower

It took a second try to get it all on the index card in one line. ;)

[majikalconcepts]

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