apoapsis

• Ponto da órbita de um corpo celeste ou de uma nave espacial em que ele se encontra mais distante do corpo em torno do qual gira.

A noun referring to the point in an orbit that is farthest from the celestial body being orbited.

1. Farthest orbital pointC2formalscientific

   The point in an orbit around a celestial body where the orbiting object is at its greatest distance from the body it is orbiting.

   Ponto mais distante da órbita

   • The spacecraft reached its apoapsis before beginning its descent.
   • Calculating the apoapsis is crucial for mission planning.
   • At apoapsis, the satellite's velocity is at its minimum.

   Antônimosperiapsis