Below you can find the Term for the time in its descent when a capsule comes back into the earth's atmosphere Jeopardy Words Answer. The answer to Term for the time in its descent when a capsule comes back into the earth's atmosphere has 7 letters. This clue belongs to the Astronaut lingo category and is part of Jeopardy Word Level 1286. If you scroll near the bottom you will find other clues and answers part of level 1286