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ORBITAL ALTITUDE INCREASE [1 record]

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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 higher orbital altitude, in order to fulfill a mission specific aspect.

PHR

slow orbital altitude increase

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 supérieure, en vue de l'accomplissement d'un aspect particulier de sa mission.

CONT

La surélévation d'orbite est utilisée notamment en fin de vie d'un satellite pour en retarder la retombée ou pour dégager l'orbite géostationnaire.

Spanish

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