aerobraking
Meanings
noun
- 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.
verb
- present participle and gerund of aerobrake
Word forms
Etymology
From aero- + braking.
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