Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Retroverse

👉 The term "retroverse" is a phrase used in the context of space exploration, specifically referring to the reverse orbit or path that a spacecraft follows as it moves towards its destination. This can be described as the opposite direction of the current course and speed at which the spacecraft is moving. The retroverse effect refers to the phenomenon where an object with a large initial velocity (such as a rocket) will eventually reach its final destination due to the gravitational pull from other objects, such as planets or

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