English Explanatory Dictionary

gravity assist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The favorable alteration of the speed and trajectory of a spacecraft as a result of its passing near to a celestial body.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹævɪti əˈsɪst/

Word forms

gravity assist gravity assists gravitational assist gravity-assist

Synonyms

gravitational slingshot gravity slingshot

Derived words

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