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Generate QuizAerobraking uses atmospheric drag to reduce spacecraft velocity and adjust orbit without propellant.
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Aerobraking gradually lowers apoapsis by skimming upper atmosphere, saving fuel for orbit insertion (used by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Mangalyaan).