What is another word for ballistic capsules?
Pronunciation: [bɐlˈɪstɪk kˈapsjuːlz] (IPA) 
Ballistic capsules are small, cylindrical containers designed to protect delicate equipment or samples during extreme environments such as space launches or atmospheric re-entry. There are several other synonyms for ballistic capsules such as spacecraft capsules, space capsules, re-entry capsules, and escape pods. These capsules are used as a safety mechanism on spacecraft to ensure the survival of the crew in case of an emergency, and to protect vital equipment during launch and re-entry. The capsules are built to withstand the extreme temperatures and pressure changes associated with space travel. Whatever they might be called, the importance of these small containers in space travel cannot be understated.
