aerobraking

English

Etymology 1

From aero- +‎ braking.

Noun

aerobraking (uncountable)

1. (astronautics) The use of atmospheric drag to reduce the velocity of a spacecraft, especially so as to establish a stable orbit and to reduce fuel consumption.

   Synonym: aeroassisting

Hyponyms

• aerocapture

Related terms

• lithobraking

Etymology 2

From aerobrake +‎ -ing.

Verb

aerobraking

1. present participle and gerund of aerobrake