reentry vehicle

noun

1. the section of a spacecraft or ballistic missile designed to return to earth.

Example Sentences

A reentry vehicle is necessary to shield the missile’s warhead from fiery heat during its high-velocity descent through the air.

From Washington Post

Kim Yo Jong referenced that debate in her Monday statement, disputing claims by some experts that footage shot from Japan showed a reentry vehicle failing in flight.

From Reuters

In her statement Monday, Kim Yo Jong reiterated that North Korea has reentry vehicle technology.

From Seattle Times

In her statement Monday, Kim Yo-jong reiterated that North Korea has reentry vehicle technology.

From Washington Times

The North has claimed to have acquired such a reentry vehicle technology.

From Seattle Times