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Phrases with «orbital plane»

The phrase "orbital plane" refers to the imaginary flat surface in space along which a celestial object, such as a planet or satellite, travels in its orbit around another object. It is like a path or track that the object follows as it goes around. Full definition

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Sentences with «orbital plane»

  • Essentially, for Kepler and other telescopes, the planetary orbital plane of these double suns and their accompanying planets might be out of whack — or misaligned — rendering them invisible to us. (sciencedaily.com)
  • «It would allow CubeSats to enter higher orbits or achieve multiple orbital planes in a single mission, and extend mission lifetimes. (sciencedaily.com)
  • She says one of the main advantages for dedicated small launchers will be the ability to put satellite constellations in multiple orbital planes, allowing widespread coverage of different parts of the globe. (sciencemag.org)
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