what is the proper word/term for "re-entry from space"?

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what is the proper word/term for "re-entry from space"?

2006-10-16 16:43:00 · 3 answers · asked by dc1981 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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The full term is "atmospheric reentry".

It's a fascinating process. And, while we can do it successfully, no one really understands the flow of gases at hypersonic velocities. Even Niels Bohr gave up on it.

2006-10-16 17:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by Otis F 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

atmospheric re-entry.

2006-10-17 08:47:40 · answer #2 · answered by jeff g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

atmopsheric re-entry? descent?

2006-10-16 23:44:15 · answer #3 · answered by icez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋