deorbit

Meanings

• verb

  The act of bringing a satellite or other space object back to Earth.

  - "The spacecraft will deorbit and re-enter the Earth's atmosphere in two hours."
  - "After completing its mission, the satellite will deorbit and burn up in the atmosphere."

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Variants

List of all variants of deorbit that leads to same result
do her bit , do his bit , do one's bit , do their bit

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'deorbitare' meaning 'to take away from an orbit'.

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Trivia

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1. Deorbiting is not only important for spacecraft but also for spent rocket stages and debris in orbit.

2. The first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, was deorbited in 1962 when it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere and burned up.

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Related Concepts

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1. re-entry: The process of a spacecraft returning to Earth's atmosphere and landing.

2. orbital mechanics: The branch of astronomy that deals with the motions of objects in space.

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Culture

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Deorbiting is a crucial aspect of space exploration and has been the subject of various scientific and technological advancements. It is often depicted in science fiction literature and films.

How to Memorize "deorbit"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a satellite in orbit around the Earth. To deorbit, imagine the satellite gradually descending towards the Earth's surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deorbit' with 're-entry' and 'landing'. Remember, deorbiting is the first step in bringing a spacecraft back to Earth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dogs Return Earth' to remember that 'deorbit' means 'to bring a spacecraft back to Earth'.

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