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Splashdown
Description:
Splashdown refers to the landing of a spacecraft or missile onto a body of water. It specifically signifies the moment when a spacecraft touches down on a water surface after reentering the Earth's atmosphere. This term is commonly used in the context of space exploration and is an important part of a spacecraft's return operations.
Examples:
As a noun:
- The splashdown of the Apollo 11 lunar module marked a significant achievement in human space exploration.
- After a successful mission, the space capsule made a safe splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean.
As a verb:
- The spacecraft splashdowned off the coast of Florida, completing its journey back from orbit.
- Upon reentry, the capsule splashed down gently, smoothly returning its crew to Earth.
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