Controlled reentry refers to the deliberate and planned return of a spacecraft or satellite back to Earth, ensuring it lands in a predetermined location to minimize risk to populated areas. This process requires precise calculations and maneuvers to manage the spacecraft's trajectory and velocity as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere.

Controlled Reentry

Controlled reentry

Deliberate return of a spacecraft

planned return of a spacecraft

Return of a satellite back to Earth

predetermined location

minimize risk to populated areas

precise calculations

Maneuvers to manage trajectory

Velocity as it re-enters Earth

re-enters the Earth's atmosphere

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