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grav·ity-assist
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gravity-assistnoun
(spaceflight) a trajectory that passes close to a planetary body in order to gain energy from its gravitational field
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gravity-assist
Gravity-assist, also known as gravity slingshot or gravitational slingshot, is a space navigation technique used by spacecrafts to change speed or direction by utilizing the gravitational energy of a planet or another celestial body. This maneuver allows the spacecraft to gain or lose speed relative to its current trajectory without expending its own fuel, thereby saving valuable resources and extending mission capabilities. It allows space missions to reach distant targets more efficiently.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of GRAVITY-ASSIST in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of GRAVITY-ASSIST in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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