Why didn't the space x capusle sink ... why it was floating

[yoda123]

Why didn't the space x capusle sink ... why it was floating when it splash landed in gulf of mexico

why why how how

 

thank you

[Veeramaachineni]

RU KIDDING?

[yoda123]

37 minutes ago, Veeramaachineni said:

RU KIDDING?

i am not

[Veeramaachineni]

8 minutes ago, yoda123 said:

i am not

https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/6217/how-do-space-capsules-float-on-water#:~:text=The conical capsule shape by,stable 2 (nose down).&text=The larger ring float around,after the crew gets out.

[yoda123]

ok thx baa

[IdleBrain]

11 hours ago, yoda123 said:

Why didn't the space x capusle sink ... why it was floating when it splash landed in gulf of mexico

why why how how

 

thank you

its very simple bro,

i) with all the parachutes it lands slowly... so a small splash

ii) Any closed box/cabin will not sink... with enough air inside...

And there are floaters inflated that are attached to the capsule to keep it right side up.. (to open the hatch etc)