Summary
Inside, soft seats, straps, and cushions protect the astronauts from the strong shaking.
Key Points
3 points1
Heat‑shield made of special material blocks extreme heat
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Cushioning system absorbs the jolt when the capsule touches the ground
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Parachutes open high in the sky to slow the descent
New Words to Learn
3 wordsre‑entry
coming back into Earth’s air from space
cushioning
soft material that reduces impact
trajectory
the path the capsule follows while falling
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