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Definition of Heat shield
1. Noun. A protective covering that protects a spacecraft from overheating on reentry.
Terms within: Nose Cone, Ogive
Generic synonyms: Protection, Protective Cover, Protective Covering
Group relationships: Ballistic Capsule, Space Vehicle, Spacecraft
Generic synonyms: Protection, Protective Cover, Protective Covering
Group relationships: Ballistic Capsule, Space Vehicle, Spacecraft