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Noun: ballistic capsule  bu'lis-tik 'kap-sul
  1. A craft capable of travelling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun
    - spacecraft, space vehicle

Derived forms: ballistic capsules

Type of: artificial satellite, craft, orbiter, satellite

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