The phrase
"science orbit" refers to the path of a satellite or spacecraft that is designed to study and gather information about the Earth, other planets, or outer space. It's like a special pathway followed by scientific tools and instruments that help scientists explore and learn more about the universe.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«science»
«orbit»
Sentences with «science orbit»
- After a propulsive maneuver into a 25 - hour capture orbit, aerocapture was used over the course of 76 days to achieve the two - hour science orbit. (science.howstuffworks.com)
- «It's not ESA's first experience with aerobraking, but it is the first time we've used this technique to achieve a planned science orbit, repeating it for such a long duration,» said Michel Denis, ESA's ExoMars flight director. (astronomynow.com)
- After arriving at Mars in September 2014, MAVEN will settle into its elliptical science orbit. (lasp.colorado.edu)
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