Phrases with «flyby mission»

A "flyby mission" refers to a journey in which a spacecraft passes close to an object in space, like a planet or moon, without landing or orbiting around it. It is a way to study and gather information about the object without committing to a longer stay. Full definition

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Although neglected for the most part by NASA since the end of the Apollo program, a Mars flyby mission proposal came into the spotlight again early last year during a press conference hosted by billionaire, ex-space tourist, and founder of the non-profit Inspiration Mars Foundation, Dennis Tito. (americaspace.com)
Will the 2021 manned Mars - Venus flyby mission proposal discussed at a recent Congressional hearing help to accelerate the agency's plans by gaining the political support of Congress? (americaspace.com)
To be clear, this is an unmanned flyby mission by a spacecraft about the size and shape of a baby grand piano. (npr.org)
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