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Apollo 10 re-entered the atmosphere on May 26, 1969 at almost 40,000 km per hour, which is 11.08 km/second or 24,791 miles per hour. To date, Apollo 10 holds the record for the fastest manned reentry in history.

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The Apollo 10 spacecraft re-entered the Earth's atmosphere at a speed of approximately 24,791 miles per hour (39,896 km/h). This high speed generated intense heat due to atmospheric friction, necessitating a carefully planned re-entry trajectory to ensure a safe return for the astronauts.

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