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Aerocapture

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Translation of "aerocapture" into Russian

aerocapture
Noun
raiting
aerocapture
aerocaptures pl
аэрозахват
Aerocapture is a technique used to enter orbit around a planet.
Аэрозахват — это техника, используемая для выхода на орбиту вокруг планеты.

Definitions

aerocapture
Noun
raiting
A technique used in spaceflight to reduce the velocity of a spacecraft by using the atmosphere of a planet or moon to slow it down, allowing it to enter orbit without using a significant amount of fuel.
The mission planners decided to use aerocapture to insert the spacecraft into orbit around Mars, saving valuable fuel for other maneuvers.
aerocapture
Verb
raiting
To use atmospheric drag to slow a spacecraft so that it enters orbit around a celestial body, instead of relying on propulsive braking.
The probe will aerocapture at Venus before beginning its mapping mission.
aerocapture
Adjective
raiting
Relating to or involving aerocapture.
Accurate modeling of atmospheric density is essential for an aerocapture maneuver.