- reentry phase
- That portion of the trajectory of a ballistic missile or space vehicle where there is a significant interaction of the vehicle and the Earth
Military dictionary. 2000.
reentry phase
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midcourse phase — That portion of the trajectory of a ballistic missile between the boost phase and the reentry phase. See also ballistic trajectory; boost phase; reentry phase; terminal phase … Military dictionary
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terminal phase — That portion of the trajectory of a ballistic missile between reentry into the atmosphere or the end of the mid course phase and impact or arrival in the vicinity of the target. See also boost phase; midcourse phase; reentry phase … Military dictionary
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