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AEROCAPTURE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-04-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aerocapture
1, record 1, English, aerocapture
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- capture 2, record 1, English, capture
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of friction against a planet's atmosphere to slow a spacecraft for insertion into orbit. 3, record 1, English, - aerocapture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aerocapture is the technique by which the Martian atmosphere slows down an incoming spacecraft to attain orbit. Instead of braking a spacecraft using conventional thrusters, the thin Martian atmosphere can be used to change the course of the spacecraft into a hyperbolic trajectory encircling the planet. A related process called aerobraking uses atmospheric drag to slow down a vehicle for landing. The most notable example of aerobraking application is the Mars Pathfinder probe. 4, record 1, English, - aerocapture
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aérocapture
1, record 1, French, a%C3%A9rocapture
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- capture 2, record 1, French, capture
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Interception] d'un objet spatial par un astre autour duquel le freinage de l'objet par l'atmosphère de l'astre joue un rôle prépondérant. 3, record 1, French, - a%C3%A9rocapture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La capture peut se traduire par la satellisation, l'entrée ou l'impact de l'objet spatial. 4, record 1, French, - a%C3%A9rocapture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Technique de mise en orbite par aérocapture. 5, record 1, French, - a%C3%A9rocapture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Aérocapture martienne. 5, record 1, French, - a%C3%A9rocapture
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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