Could A Paper Airplane Fly Back From Space? @scottmanley

Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

A recent paper studied the stability of a paper plane during the deorbit, using computer models and tested a version in a hypersonic wind tunnel.

Study on the dynamics of an origami space plane during Earth atmospheric
entry
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