What Factors Influence the Re-entry of Apollo 13's Command Module?

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Key factors influencing the re-entry of Apollo 13's Command Module include atmospheric drag, angle of entry, velocity, and thermal protection. Understanding the trajectory and speed is crucial for calculating the correct re-entry path. The impact of gravity and the Earth's atmosphere on the module's descent must also be considered. Resources such as NASA's official website and physics simulation tools can provide valuable data and equations. Gathering this information will aid in creating an accurate spreadsheet for the project.
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My Physics class is doing a Nasa project where we divided up the path a saturn-v shuttle takes. My group is working on the re-entry after the pod has been ejected. Our end result will be a spreadsheet of the return to Earth till landing. If anybody has some helpful websites or just want to list out factors we need to take into account it would be helpful. Any equations will also be appreciated. Thank you
 
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