Abstract: 1. A low radar cross-section re-entry vehicle comprising: a tubular metallic cannister enclosing all instrumentation and payload for said vehicle, said cannister having a diameter of approximately 10 inches and an overall length of approximately 65 inches with a conical portion having an included angle of approximately 26.degree. closing the forward end thereof and a closure at the rear end of said cannister; and an aerodynamic fiberglass superstructure conical in form completely enclosing said cannister with the forward end of said cannister nested in the forward end of said superstructure, said superstructure having an included angle of approximately 26.degree., a length of approximately 67 inches and a base diameter of approximately 30 inches; said vehicle having its center of gravity closer to the pointed forward end thereof than is the center of pressure thereof.