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Point Of Periapsis.
Point Of Periapsis - as a noun
(astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
periapsis13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
celestial pointHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
point of apoapsisExample Sentences
"The point of periapsis is the closest point in the orbit of a satellite or spacecraft to its primary body."
"The point of periapsis is also known as the perigee."
"The point of periapsis of the Moon's orbit is constantly shifting."
"A satellite in a circular orbit has its point of periapsis at the same distance as its point of apoapsis."
"The point of periapsis is a crucial parameter in calculating the trajectory of a space mission."
