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aerobraking [ˈɛərəʊˌbreɪkɪŋ] n (Astronautics) the use of aerodynamic braking in extremely low-density atmospheres in space at hypersonic Mach numbers How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Surveyor pioneered the routine use of aerobraking, a practice that
entails repeatedly dipping into the Martian atmosphere to reshape its
orbit from a highly elliptical path into a nearly circular one. The Mars Global Surveyor resumed aerobraking Friday to tighten its
orbit around the Red Planet, a process that had been halted by a problem
with a solar panel. Following aerobraking to put
it into a circular orbit and support of Mars Polar Lander operations,
MCO will observe Mars for one Martian year (about two Earth years). |
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