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returns to Earth with an individual parachute. Such systems are effective only in a limited range of altitudes and speeds. These have been used on the Vostok and Gemini capsules, and Space Shuttle ''Columbia'' during its testing phase.
*Thrusters integrated in the capsule or its detachable service module having the same function as an escape tower, as in the case of Crew Dragon,

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