Splash down
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Space Context
Used when talking about spacecraft and their return to Earth.
Astronauts wait for the capsule to splash down.
Pro Tip 2/3News Reports
Often heard in news about space missions.
The mission was a success, and the craft splashed down safely.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Missions
Associated with Apollo moon landing and other historic space events.
The Apollo 11 lunar module splashed down in 1969.
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