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re-entry

British

/ riːˈɛntrɪ /

noun

the act of retaking possession of land, etc, under a right reserved in an earlier transfer of the property, such as a lease
the return of a spacecraft into the earth's atmosphere

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In January, Britain and European countries closely watched the re-entry of a Chinese rocket, amid fears fragments could land in Britain.

From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026

Those satellites will attempt to connect with SpaceX’s Starlink constellation before expiring during re-entry.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026

Sometimes we require a period of withdrawal and re-entry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

Their return journey will test an upgraded heat shield during the capsule's fiery re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

We decided to create a re-entry program to assist these clients.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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