Definition of «orbit insertion»

"Orbit insertion" refers to the process of placing a spacecraft or satellite into its desired orbit around a celestial body, such as the Earth. It involves using propulsion systems or engines to adjust the spacecraft's speed and trajectory in order to attain the desired orbit.

Sentences with «orbit insertion»

«The team, the flight system, and all ground assets are ready for Mars orbit insertion.» (jpl.nasa.gov)
But the bigger the velocity change required for orbit insertion, the shorter the flight time needed to get from Earth to the target — so if you want to get to a comet or asteroid faster, you need even stronger materials. (sciencedaily.com)
Juno, about the size of a basketball court, successfully entered orbit around Jupiter in a procedure called Jupiter Orbit Insertion (JOI), after completing a 1.76 - billion - mile journey from Earth. (americaspace.com)
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