Swingby
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Swingby is a noun meaning An interplanetary flight in which the gravitational attraction of a planet is used to provide acceleration and a change in course.
Meaning
An interplanetary flight in which the gravitational attraction of a planet is used to provide acceleration and a change in course.
Word Forms
- swingbys
- swing-by
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flyaround, spaceship, swinging, gybe, posigrade, moonflight.
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