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| − | The '''closing velocity''' of an object relative to another, is the | + | The '''closing velocity''' of an object relative to another, is the difference between velocities of two objects whose orbit will intersect. This is especially interesting for estimating the impact risk of [[space debris]]. |
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Latest revision as of 03:10, 14 October 2022
The closing velocity of an object relative to another, is the difference between velocities of two objects whose orbit will intersect. This is especially interesting for estimating the impact risk of space debris.