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apoapsis

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ID 576104 Last modified 12.12.2025
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Domain astronomyspace travel
  • primaarkeha masskeskmest kaugeim punkt tiirleva keha (näiteks planeet, komeet, kosmoselaev) orbiidil
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  • point in the orbit of a body, such as a planet, moon, comet, or spacecraft, which is farthest from the centre of mass of the primary body
apoapsiid
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  • Ganymedes on üks planeedi Jupiter kuudest. Tegemist on suurima kuuga Päikesesüsteemis. Orbiidi iseloomustus: periapsiid 1 069 200 km, apoapsiid 1 072 600 km, orbiidi pikem pooltelg 1 070 400 km.
apoapsis
Usage examples
  • A spacecraft's periapsis altitude can be raised by increasing the spacecraft's energy at apoapsis.This can be accomplished by firing on-board rocket thrusters when at apoapsis.

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