Lithocapture
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɪ.θoʊˌkæp.t͡ʃɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lithocapture is a noun meaning (astronautics, humorous) To perform lithocapture.
Meaning
(astronautics, humorous) To perform lithocapture.
More Meanings
- (astronautics, humorous) A form of lithobraking in which a spacecraft or other object on a hyperbolic trajectory inbound to a planet, moon, asteroid, or other celestial body is decelerated by impact with the surface of the body.
Example Sentences
If the initial orbit is hyperbolic, lithobraking would properly be termed lithocapture.
Word Forms
- lithocaptures
- lithocapturing
- lithocaptured
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aerocapture, aerobraking, lift-off, aerobreaking, swingby, liftoff.
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