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AST.104 Orbital Transfers and Gravity Assists
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A small satellite must leave a high elliptical orbit and begin atmospheric reentry at the next periapsis. Which maneuver sequence fits that goal?
A
Burn outward at periapsis so the satellite immediately stops orbiting.
B
Make a prograde burn near apoapsis to raise periapsis away from the atmosphere.
C
Make a plane-change burn near periapsis and keep the same energy.
D
Make a retrograde burn near apoapsis to lower periapsis into the atmosphere.
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