splashdown
noun
splash·down
ˈsplash-ˌdau̇n 
plural splashdowns
: the landing of a crewed spacecraft in the ocean
splash down
intransitive verb
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As the booster started maneuvering for an attempt to target an intact splashdown in the sea, the ship burned its engines for more than six minutes, reaching a top speed of 16,462 mph (26,493 kilometers per hour), right in line with preflight predictions.
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ArsTechnica, 28 May 2025
And the company gave up hope of a soft splashdown for the vehicle, instead becoming resigned to a breakup over the Indian Ocean during Ship's reentry.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 May 2025
But rather than return to Earth in the ocean, as intended, the Super Heavy exploded moments before splashdown, the livestream confirmed.
—Marissa Parra, NBC news, 28 May 2025
This upgrade will allow the capsule to control its reentry trajectory and choose its splashdown zone, making recovery much easier and more practical.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 28 May 2025
And the company gave up hope of a soft splashdown for the vehicle, instead becoming resigned to a breakup over the Indian Ocean during Ship's reentry.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 May 2025
But rather than return to Earth in the ocean, as intended, the Super Heavy exploded moments before splashdown, the livestream confirmed.
—Marissa Parra, NBC news, 28 May 2025
This upgrade will allow the capsule to control its reentry trajectory and choose its splashdown zone, making recovery much easier and more practical.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
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“Splashdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splashdown. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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splashdown
noun
splash·down
ˈsplash-ˌdau̇n
: the landing of a spacecraft in the ocean
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