gravitational assist

A form of gravity assist — The favorable alteration of the speed and trajectory of a spacecraft as a result of its passing near to a celestial body.

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Meanings

noungravitational assist (plural gravitational assists)

plural gravitational assists

  1. alternativeAlternative form of gravity assist.
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