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lunar orbit

Noun

Meaning

The orbit of the Moon around the Earth. [from 17th c.]

The orbit of an object around the Moon. [from 20th c.]
Synonym: selenocentric orbit

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

After completing more observations of the Moon from orbit and releasing the sub-satellite, the three-person crew departed lunar orbit with another burn of the SPS engine. Source: Internet

After being sent toward the Moon by the Saturn V's upper stage, the astronauts separated the spacecraft from it and traveled for three days until they entered into lunar orbit. Source: Internet

After the transfer, the ascent module will be ejected and the capsule will remain in lunar orbit for about a week, awaiting the optimal time to make the trip back to Earth. Source: Internet

After two course correction maneuvers (on November 12 and 14), it entered lunar orbit on November 15, 1970 at 22:00 UTC. Source: Internet

After two course correction manoeuvres (on November 12 and 14) it entered lunar orbit on November 15, 1970 at 22:00 UTC. Source: Internet

As it was not due to arrive in lunar orbit until flight day four, citation flight days two and three were largely preparatory days, consisting of spacecraft maintenance and scientific research. Source: Internet

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