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backshell

backshell

Rear protective shell of an atmospheric entry vehicle, often supporting descent equipment.

All languages

English
backshell
Norwegian
bakskjold
Japanese
バックシェル — ばっくしぇる — bakkusheru
Korean
후방 보호 덮개 — hubang boho deopgae
Spanish
cubierta posterior de entrada
French
bouclier arrière
German
Hintere Eintrittsschale

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