Splashdown

Pronunciation: /ˈspɫæʃˈdaʊn/

Splashdown (noun)

  1. The moment a spacecraft returns to Earth and lands in water, making a large splash.
  2. A landing in water by a vehicle or object, where it hits the surface and splashes.

Examples

  • The crew waited for the space capsule landing after reentry.
  • Mission control confirmed the space capsule landing was successful.