aerobraking

aerobraking
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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  • aerobraking — aer·o·brak·ing (âr ō brāʹkĭng) n. The use of atmospheric drag rather than onboard thrusters to reduce the velocity of a satellite or spacecraft. * * * …   Universalium

  • aerobraking — aˈerobraking or aerodynamic braking noun The use of a planet s atmosphere to reduce the speed of space vehicles • • • Main Entry: ↑aero …   Useful english dictionary

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  • HiRISE — Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter in einem Mars Orbit (künstlerische Darstellung) MRO in der Montagehalle kurz vor dem Start …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • 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

  • Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter — in einem Mars Orbit (künstlerische Darstellung) …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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