Aerocapture

Pronunciation: /ˈɛroʊˌkæptʃər/

Definitions of aerocapture

noun a maneuver in which a spacecraft uses a planet's atmosphere to slow down and enter orbit

Example Sentences

A1 Aerocapture is a technique used by spacecraft to enter orbit around a planet.

A2 The aerocapture maneuver requires precise calculations to slow down the spacecraft using atmospheric drag.

B1 Aerocapture is an important step in the process of exploring other planets in our solar system.

B2 The success of the mission depended on the aerocapture maneuver to achieve the desired orbit.

C1 Aerocapture technology has advanced significantly in recent years, allowing for more complex space missions.

C2 The engineers devised a groundbreaking aerocapture strategy that revolutionized space exploration.

Examples of aerocapture in a Sentence

formal Aerocapture is a spaceflight maneuver that uses a planet's atmosphere to slow down and capture a spacecraft into orbit.

informal Aerocapture is like using the atmosphere of a planet as a brake for a spaceship.

slang Aerocapture is when a spaceship uses a planet's air to do a cool maneuver and get into orbit.

figurative Aerocapture is like surfing the atmosphere of a planet to safely enter orbit.

Grammatical Forms of aerocapture

• past tense: aerocaptured
• plural: aerocaptures
• comparative: more aerocapture
• superlative: most aerocapture
• present tense: aerocaptures
• future tense: will aerocapture
• perfect tense: has aerocaptured
• continuous tense: is aerocapturing
• singular: aerocapture
• positive degree: aerocapture
• infinitive: to aerocapture
• gerund: aerocapturing
• participle: aerocapturing

Origin and Evolution of aerocapture

First Known Use: 1963 year

Language of Origin: Greek and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aerocapture' is a combination of the prefix 'aero-' derived from the Greek word 'aēr' meaning 'air' and the word 'capture' from Latin 'captura' meaning 'seizing'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of space exploration, aerocapture has evolved to also refer to a maneuver used in atmospheric entry of spacecraft to slow down and capture into orbit around a celestial body using aerodynamic forces.