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==Atmospheric entry== {{main|Atmospheric entry}} {{Missing information|section|dynamics of entry|date=May 2020}} Controlled entry, descent, and landing of a vehicle are achieved by shedding the excess kinetic energy through [[aerodynamic heating]] from drag, which requires some means of [[Heat shield#Spacecraft|heat shielding]], and/or retrograde thrust. Terminal descent is usually achieved by means of [[parachute]]s and/or [[air brake (aeronautics)|air brake]]s.
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