aerobraking

noun

Meaning

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
To perform aerobraking.

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Related words

aerobreaking(English)aerocapture(English)aeroassisting(English)airbrake(English)aerobot(English)gravity drag(English)autobrake(English)retropropulsion(English)

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