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Slingshot effect

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounThe use of the relative movement and gravity of a planet or other celestial body to alter the path and speed of a spacecraft.

Synonyms

gravitational slingshot swingby gravity slingshot gravity assist slew skyhook gravitational assist space bridge lithocapture bi-elliptic transfer trans-lunar injection rocket belt

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