About returning to earth... the parachute system must be the most reliable and least expensive way for them to come home. Light weight too. The Russians suffered a failed parachute in the 60s but that was the only parachute incident I am aware of. Hopefully we will see the day where we can...
In 1962 I stayed home from school to watch John Glenn's 1st orbit around our earth. Followed the Gemini Program & all the Apollo s. This Manned Falcon 9 Dragon is by far the most exciting of all. The Dragon looks very advanced with modern digital display touch screens. I love the new...