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aeroshell
aeroshell n. 
/ˈɛroʊˌʃɛl/ Astronautics an aerodynamic, heat-resistant outer casing designed to protect a spacecraft from the heat generated by friction during travel through an atmosphere (as distinct from the vacuum of space).
Brit. /ˈɛːrə(ʊ)ʃɛl/
, /ˈɛːrə(ʊ)ʃɛl/U.S. /ˈɛrəˌʃɛl/
, /ˈɛrəˌʃɛl//ˈɛroʊˌʃɛl/ΚΠ
1966 Astronautics & Aeronaut. July 67/2 Aerodynamic deceleration using a hypersonic entry body or aeroshell, becomes quite competitive with rocket propulsion.
1987 Flight Internat. 10 Oct. 83/1 The spacecraft would then detach an aeroshell that would carry the Rover down to the surface without overloading or overheating.
2003 Time 9 June 64/1 Housed in an aeroshell, the spacecraft slams into the Martian atmosphere and slows down from 10,000..to 1,000 m.p.h.
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