space capsule

space capsule
Synonyms and related words:
Earth insertion, LEM, LM, apogee, attitude-control rocket, ballistic capsule, burn, capsule, deep-space ship, docking, docking maneuver, ferry rocket, fuel ship, injection, insertion, lunar excursion module, lunar module, manned rocket, module, moon ship, multistage rocket, orbit, parking orbit, perigee, reentry, rocket, shuttle rocket, soft landing, space docking, space rocket, spacecraft, spaceship

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  • space capsule — space ,capsule noun count a small space vehicle in which ASTRONAUTS return to Earth from space …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • space capsule — space .capsule n the part of a spacecraft that carries people into space to obtain information and then comes back to Earth …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • space capsule — ► NOUN ▪ a small spacecraft or the part of a larger one that contains the instruments or crew, designed to be returned to earth …   English terms dictionary

  • Space capsule — A space capsule is an often manned spacecraft which has a simple shape for the main section, without any wings or other features to create lift during atmospheric reentry.Capsules have been used in most of the manned space programs to date,… …   Wikipedia

  • space capsule — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms space capsule : singular space capsule plural space capsules a small space vehicle in which astronauts return to Earth from space …   English dictionary

  • space capsule — space′ cap sule n. ars capsule 5) …   From formal English to slang

  • Space Capsule Recovery Experiment — Pour les articles homonymes, voir SRE. Space Capsule Recovery Experiment La SRE 1 conservée pour exposition publique à …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Space Capsule Recovery Experiment — Infobox Spacecraft Name = Space Capsule Recovery Experiment Caption = The SRE 1 kept for public display at Thiruvananthapuram on April 29, 2007 Organization = ISRO Major Contractors = Mission Type = Orbiter Satellite Of = Earth Orbital Insertion… …   Wikipedia

  • space capsule — noun a spacecraft designed to transport people and support human life in outer space • Syn: ↑capsule • Hypernyms: ↑spacecraft, ↑ballistic capsule, ↑space vehicle …   Useful english dictionary

  • space capsule — noun (C) the part of a space vehicle that carries people into space to obtain information and then comes back to Earth …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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