Varda Capsule Reentry Five Minutes from LEO to Earth

Varda Space Industries spacecraft, W1, successfully landed at the Utah Test and Training Range on February 21, 2024. This marks the first time a commercial company has landed a spacecraft on United States soil. A camera installed inside W1 captured the entire reentry in this firstofitskind video. Youll witness W1 orbiting Earth in LEO, smooth separation from Rocket Labs satellite bus, and its trajectory as it reenters Earths atmosphere at speeds over Mach 25 before safely deploying its parachute and landing. 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. Space is open for manufacturing. Fulllength video: For more information about W1, go to: