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Record 1 2017-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
DEF

A manoeuvre that consists in bringing an artificial satellite from its initial orbit to a much lower orbital altitude, in order to fulfill a mission specific aspect.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
DEF

Manœuvre consistant à faire passer un satellite artificiel de son orbite initiale à une orbite d'altitude notablement inférieure, en vue de l'accomplissement d'un aspect particulier de sa mission.

OBS

Le surbaissement d'orbite est utilisé notamment pour avancer la retombée du satellite ou pour accomplir une observation rapprochée à la surface du sol.

Spanish

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