Retrothrust
Translation of "retrothrust" into Russian
retrothrust
NounUK
/ˈrɛtrəʊθrʌst/
US
/ˈrɛtroʊθrʌst/
retrothrust
retrothrusts pl
ретротяга
The spacecraft used retrothrust to slow down before landing.
Космический аппарат использовал ретротягу, чтобы замедлиться перед посадкой.
retrothrust
VerbUK
/ˈrɛtrəʊˌθrʌst/
US
/ˈrɛtroʊˌθrʌst/
retrothrust
retrothrusts
retrothrusted Past Simple / Past Participle
retrothrusting Gerund
ретротолкать
The spacecraft will retrothrust to adjust its trajectory.
Космический аппарат будет ретротолкать, чтобы скорректировать свою траекторию.
Additional translations
Definitions
retrothrust
NounUK
/ˈrɛtrəʊˌθrʌst/
US
/ˈrɛtroʊˌθrʌst/
A backward-directed thrust, often used in the context of spacecraft or rockets to slow down or alter trajectory.
The spacecraft used retrothrust to decelerate as it approached the planet's atmosphere.
retrothrust
VerbUK
/ˈrɛtrəʊˌθrʌst/
US
/ˈrɛtroʊˌθrʌst/
To apply a force in the opposite direction to slow down or reverse the motion of an object, typically used in the context of spacecraft or rockets.
The spacecraft had to retrothrust to safely enter the planet's atmosphere.
retrothrust
AdjectiveUK
/ˈrɛtrəʊˌθrʌst/
US
/ˈrɛtroʊˌθrʌst/
Relating to or involving retrothrust or a retrothrust system.
Mission control reported a failure in the retrothrust engine.