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Noun Concept
Categories: Spaceflight, Atmospheric entry, Spacecraft propulsion
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aerobraking  aerobrake  aerodynamic braking  Atmospheric braking
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Aerobraking is a spaceflight maneuver that reduces the high point of an elliptical orbit by flying the vehicle through the atmosphere at the low point of the orbit. Wikipedia
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Aerobraking is a spaceflight maneuver that reduces the high point of an elliptical orbit by flying the vehicle through the atmosphere at the low point of the orbit. Wikipedia
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. Wiktionary
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spaceflight
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atmosphere
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aerobrake, aerodynamic braking, Atmospheric braking

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