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trans-lunar

Adjective

Meaning

trans-lunar (not comparable)

Alternative form of translunar

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

The capability of the Command Module's heat shield to survive a trans-lunar reentry was demonstrated by using the Service Module engine to ram it into the atmosphere at higher than the usual Earth-orbital reentry speed. Source: Internet

The S-IVB third stage injected the craft into Earth orbit, but remained attached to later perform the trans-lunar injection (TLI) burn that put the spacecraft on a trajectory to the Moon. Source: Internet

The damage to the third stage engine was more severe, preventing it from restarting for trans-lunar injection. Source: Internet

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