Spacecraft Components

noun a small sealed and pressurized cabin or container in which astronauts are transported into space

• The space capsule successfully returned to Earth after its mission to the International Space Station.
• Did you see that cool space capsule launch yesterday?
• That space capsule is out of this world!
• Her mind was like a space capsule, full of endless possibilities and exploration.

noun a protective covering or shell that surrounds an aircraft or spacecraft for aerodynamic purposes

• The aeroshell is a protective covering used on spacecraft during reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.
• Make sure the aeroshell is securely fastened before launch.
• I heard they're upgrading the aeroshell on the new rocket design.
• Her tough exterior was like an aeroshell, protecting her from emotional harm.