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nose cone

The forwardmost, usually separable section of a rocket or guided missile that is shaped to offer minimum aerodynamic resistance and often bears protective cladding against heat.

nose cone

(Astronautics) the conical forward section of a missile, spacecraft, etc., designed to withstand high temperatures, esp during re-entry into the earth's atmosphere

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nose cone - front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphere

ogive

front - the side that is seen or that goes first

heat shield - a protective covering that protects a spacecraft from overheating on reentry

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