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higher orbit
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1.97 |
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They also gave the station a lift to a higher orbit. |
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low orbit
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1.65 |
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Not just hit, but sent into low orbit. |
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geostationary orbit
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1.58 |
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It will be placed in geostationary orbit high above Sri Lanka. |
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circular orbit
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1.32 |
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So far we have been discussing circular orbits. |
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elliptical orbit
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1.12 |
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The earth moves around the sun in an elliptical orbit. |
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proper orbit
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0.99 |
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But the agency failed to position the satellite into the proper geostationary orbit. |
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high orbit
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0.66 |
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It will be placed in geostationary orbit high above Sri Lanka. |
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different orbit
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0.59 |
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Even if they did, moving to an alternate satellite in a different orbit is a labor-intensive process. |
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lunar orbit
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0.59 |
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A few days later, it will enter lunar orbit. |
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eccentric orbit
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0.46 |
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Theorists have proposed several possible explanations for such eccentric orbits. |
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elongated orbit
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0.46 |
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Comets are hunks of dirt and ice with elongated orbits that take them from the outer solar system to near the sun. |
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lower orbit
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0.46 |
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The cargo ships would use their engines to direct Mir into lower orbits. |
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designated orbit
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0.39 |
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The satellite successfully entered its designated orbit later Friday. |
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intended orbit
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0.39 |
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A rocket motor failed and the spacecraft did not reach its intended orbit. |
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polar orbit
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0.39 |
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This means India would be able to put satellites of other countries into the polar orbit for a fee. |
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closer orbit
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0.33 |
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Closer orbits imply higher speeds. |
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exact orbit
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0.33 |
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She said astronomers would continue to observe Comet Hale Bopp to pin down its exact orbit. |
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fractured orbit
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0.33 |
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He has a fractured orbit in his right eye. |
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new orbit
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0.33 |
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-- Attach nuclear-powered rockets to the asteroid to gradually accelerate it into a new orbit. |
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planned orbit
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0.33 |
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Mission officials said the Columbia achieved its planned orbit with only minor trouble. |