Abstract: In this paper, the outline of reentry atmosphere for the recoverable satellites is presented. From the point of view of the technical design, the maindesign principles of aerodynamic configurations for the satellite reentry modules are discussed. The characters of the present space reentry vehicles of-US and USSR are reviewed. Then, the differences of the aerodynamics between the satellite reentry modules and the missile noses are discussed and the special aerodynamic problems of the reentry modules are pointed out. At last, the future develoment tendency of the aerodynamic shape for the reentry modules is looked forward to and a new aerodynamic shape-double conewith a flat nose is recommended for the reentry satellite.