HOW DO SPACE CRAFT SLOW DOWN?

Slowing Spacecraft Methods

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#SpacecraftDeceleration #PropulsionForSlowingDown #VelocityReductionInSpace #GravityAssistManeuvers #AtmosphericDrag #OrbitalSpeedAdjustment #SpacecraftBrakingTechniques slow down using a combination of methods, depending on their mission and the environment they're in. One common approach is to use a propulsion system to fire engines in the opposite direction of motion, creating thrust that counteracts the spacecraft's velocity. This gradual deceleration reduces speed over time. Additionally, spacecraft can use gravity assists from planets or celestial bodies to alter their trajectory and decrease velocity. In some cases, aerodynamic drag can play a role when a spacecraft enters a planet's atmosphere, causing friction that converts kinetic energy into heat and slowing the craft down.