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The use of atmospheric drag to reduce the velocity of a spacecraft, especially so as to establish a stable orbit and to reduce fuel consumption
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Timeline of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter — Major events in the launch, aerobraking, and transition phases of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter ( MRO ). Launch and cruise timeline * April 30, 2005: the MRO spacecraft was delivered to the launch site. * August 9, 2005: the August 10 launch… … Wikipedia
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