How Do Spacecraft Slow Down We Asked a NASA Technologist

How Do Spacecraft Slow Down We Asked a NASA Technologist.

In this episode of "How Things Fly," we talk to NASA technologist Dr. Robert Wimmer-Schweingruber about how spacecraft slow down. We learn about the different methods that spacecraft use to lose speed, including using thrusters, atmospheric drag, and gravity assists. We also discuss the challenges of slowing down spacecraft in space, and how NASA engineers are developing new technologies to make it easier and more efficient.

This is a fascinating and informative episode that will teach you everything you need to know about how spacecraft slow down. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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Spacecraft need to slow down in order to change their orbit, land on a planet or moon, or return to Earth.
There are several different methods that spacecraft can use to slow down, including:
Using thrusters to fire in the opposite direction of travel.
Riding the atmosphere to slow down. This is called aerobraking.
Using gravity assists from other planets or moons.
The method that a spacecraft uses to slow down depends on its mission and the environment it is in.
NASA engineers are constantly developing new technologies to make it easier and more efficient for spacecraft to slow down.