
Periapsis
UK
/ˌpɛrɪˈæpsɪs/
US
/ˌpɛriˈæpsɪs/

Translation periapsis into russian
Definitions
periapsis
NounUK
/ˌpɛrɪˈæpsɪs/
US
/ˌpɛriˈæpsɪs/
The point in the orbit of a celestial body where it is closest to the body it is orbiting.
The spacecraft reached its periapsis, coming closest to the planet's surface during its orbit.