Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

splash-down

noun

/ˈsplæʃˌdaʊn/

Definition

A term used to describe the landing of a spacecraft in water.

Examples

After a successful mission, the capsule executed a splash-down in the Pacific Ocean.
The splash-down was monitored closely by mission control to ensure the safety of the astronauts.

Meaning

Splash-down refers to the method by which some spacecraft land by splashing into an ocean or other body of water, as opposed to landing on solid ground.