Question

why are spaceships provided with heat shield​

Answer 1

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When spaceships enter the atmosphere of the earth, it's speed becomes very high.

Due to high speed of spaceship, the force of friction of air increases and spaceship catch fire.

However, the spaceships are provided a heat shield that prevents such a fire due to friction.

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