aeroshells
Spacecraft atmospheric armor
An aeroshell is a protective covering for a spacecraft, which has the function of preventing the spacecraft from getting too hot upon re-entry into the atmosphere.
Barrier against extreme temperatures
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
- thermal protectionDefense against temperature extremes
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- tilesFlat covering pieces
silica · phenolic · refractory · ceramics · protective coating · melting point · radiation · cooling
Gaseous layer around planets
- plasmaElectrified matter state
- decelerationDecrease in speed
- trajectoryPath of moving object
- descentDownward slope or lineage
velocity · aerobraking · g-forces · friction · ballistic · hypersonic · shockwave · ionization
Aerodynamic exterior panel
- noseconeRocket's forward fairing
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- shroudBurial cloth or covering
- coneTapered solid, circular base
composite · honeycomb · payload · encapsulation · adapter · jettison · separation · deployment
heat shield
Barrier against extreme temperatures
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
- thermal protectionDefense against temperature extremes
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
tiles · silica · phenolic · refractory · ceramics · protective coating · melting point · radiation · cooling · barrier
atmosphere
Gaseous layer around planets
- plasmaElectrified matter state
- decelerationDecrease in speed
- trajectoryPath of moving object
descent · velocity · aerobraking · g-forces · friction · ballistic · hypersonic · shockwave · ionization · blackout
fairing
Aerodynamic exterior panel
cone · composite · honeycomb · payload · encapsulation · adapter · jettison · separation · deployment · integration
shell, eggshell, seashell, aeronautics, aero, aerospace, aerodynamic, aerodynamics, aerodrome