Phrases with «descent stage»

The phrase "descent stage" refers to a part of a spacecraft that is designed to help it land safely on another planet or moon. It is responsible for slowing down the spacecraft's descent and guiding it to a soft landing on the surface. Full definition

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Sentences with «descent stage»

The rover's landing included a hypersonic parachute ride, then an acrobatic sky - crane maneuver involving a retro - rocket - powered descent stage that (sciencenews.org)
The data have been partially analysed and confirm that the entry and descent stages occurred as expected, with events diverging from what was expected after the ejection of the back heat shield and parachute. (sciencedaily.com)
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), which reached orbit around the moon last month, passed over the Sea of Tranquility on Sunday and spied the Apollo 11 lunar module descent stage, still resting on the surface. (scientificamerican.com)
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Phrases with «descent stage»

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