#Spaceplane like flying backwards

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dense ravine
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My spaceplane enters a spin upon re-entry and eventually winds up backwards and I can't get it to face forwards again. Any general design tips or reasons this might be happening? It flies fine while in atmosphere

mighty stratus
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Your center of mass is either shifting in flight as you burn fuel and/or release payloads, or is in the wrong spot to begin with

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for planes, center of mass needs to always be in front of center of lift/drag/aero