gravity assists

grav·i·ty as·sists
/ˈɡɹævɪti əˈsɪsts/

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

noun
  1. pluralplural of gravity assist
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