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a maneuver in which a spacecraft uses a planet's atmosphere to slow down and enter orbit
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Aerocapture is a spaceflight maneuver that uses a planet's atmosphere to slow down and capture a spacecraft into orbit.
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Aerocapture is like using the atmosphere of a planet as a brake for a spaceship.
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Aerocapture is when a spaceship uses a planet's air to do a cool maneuver and get into orbit.
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Aerocapture is like surfing the atmosphere of a planet to safely enter orbit.