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Orbital Insertion

The maneuver that gives a spacecraft enough horizontal velocity to enter its intended orbit rather than falling back to Earth. Reaching space above a chosen altitude is not sufficient unless the vehicle also achieves the required speed and direction.

English

Orbital Insertion

Arabic

الإدخال المداري

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