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− | A | + | A prograde orientation is one that has the ship facing in the same direction as it is travelling in its orbit. |
A prograde burn is one in that direction, i.e. that adds to the ship's orbital speed. | A prograde burn is one in that direction, i.e. that adds to the ship's orbital speed. | ||
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The effect of a prograde burn is to raise the orbit's altitude (opposite the ship's current location); it is thus used when moving to a higher orbit, or when leaving a planet or moon completely. | The effect of a prograde burn is to raise the orbit's altitude (opposite the ship's current location); it is thus used when moving to a higher orbit, or when leaving a planet or moon completely. | ||
− | See also: | + | See also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prograde |
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