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Computational-fluid-dynamics simulations are performed to simulate the wake flow and afterbody heating environment of the Apollo AS-202 command module reentry. Fifteen three-dimensional simulations that cover the majority of the high-heating portion of the flight are computed. Computed surface oil flow plots predict that the flow remained attached on the windward side of the afterbody throughout the entry
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