aerocapture
Aerocapture
https://schema.space/metasat/aerocapture
Description: An orbital transfer maneuver in which a spacecraft uses aerodynamic drag force from a single pass through a planetary atmosphere to decelerate and achieve orbit insertion (source)
Example: None
Synonym(s): None
Concept Segments: Space Segment
Concept Families: Orbital Mechanics
Crosswalk Identifiers