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  • Aerobrake Meanings

    noun a device or technique used in spacecraft to reduce speed by using the atmosphere's drag

    verb to slow down a spacecraft by using aerodynamic drag

    Fields related to aerobrake

    Space Exploration

    Aerobraking is a cost-effective way to slow down a spacecraft without using fuel.

    Physics

    Aerobraking involves using a planet's atmosphere to slow down a spacecraft.

    Aeronautics

    Aerobrakes are also used in aircraft design to assist with deceleration during landing.

    Aerospace Engineering

    Aerobrakes are used in spacecraft to slow down by using the atmosphere's drag.

    Astronautics

    Aerobraking is a technique used to reduce the speed of a spacecraft by flying through a planet's atmosphere.

    Occupation Usage of aerobrake

    Aerospace Engineer

    Aerobraking is a technique used by aerospace engineers to slow down spacecraft by using the drag of a planet's atmosphere. This method is often used to save fuel and reduce the speed of a spacecraft before entering orbit.

    Astronomer

    Astronomers may use aerobraking to study the atmospheres of planets or moons by observing the effects of a spacecraft passing through their atmospheres. This can provide valuable data for understanding the composition and dynamics of these celestial bodies.

    Physicist

    Physicists may be interested in the aerodynamic principles behind aerobraking and study the forces acting on a spacecraft as it interacts with a planet's atmosphere. Understanding these dynamics can help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of aerobraking maneuvers.

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