ScienceJuly 5, 2026
reentry
/ˈriːˌɛntri/
Definition
The act of a spacecraft or object re-entering the Earth's atmosphere from outer space at extremely high speed.
Etymology
The word is formed from the Latin prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'entry,' which comes from the Old French 'entree.' It was adapted into English to specifically describe the phenomenon of returning into a space or atmosphere.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the intense, high-speed phase of a spacecraft returning to Earth, specifically noting the engineering challenges involved in maintaining safety during this process.
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