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periapsis (n)
(astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited
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(astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited
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The spacecraft's periapsis, the closest point in its orbit to the planet, was only 100 kilometers above the surface.
The satellite's periapsis shifted slightly due to the gravitational influence of a nearby moon.
The rocket's thrusters were used to raise the spacecraft's periapsis to a higher altitude.
The spacecraft reached periapsis with a speed of over 25,000 kilometers per hour.
