Retrofire: meaning, definitions and examples

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retrofire

 

[ หˆrษ›troสŠfaษชษ™r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

aerospace technology

Retrofire refers to the process of firing a rocket or booster engine in the opposite direction of travel. This action slows down the vehicle, allowing it to change its trajectory or approach a landing. It is a critical maneuver used during space missions to ensure safe re-entry into the atmosphere or to perform orbital maneuvers. Retrofire systems must be carefully calibrated and precisely executed to prevent catastrophic failure.

Synonyms

decelerate, reverse thrust.

Examples of usage

  • The spacecraft engaged in retrofire to initiate descent.
  • The engineers checked the retrofire sequence before launch.
  • Successful retrofire ensured the satellite reached its correct orbit.

Translations

Translations of the word "retrofire" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น retrofire

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ retrofire

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ retrofire

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท retrofire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ retrofire

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท retrofire

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ ˆํŠธ๋กœํŒŒ์ด์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูŠุชุฑูˆูุงูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ retrofire

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ retrofire

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคๅค็ซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ retrofire

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ retrofire

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ retrofire

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ retrofire

Etymology

The term 'retrofire' combines the prefix 'retro-' meaning 'backwards' or 'in reverse' with the word 'fire,' referring to the ignition of a rocket engine. The concept emerged in the early days of rocketry when engineers and scientists developed methods to control the flight of rockets and spacecraft. As space exploration advanced in the mid-20th century, retrofire became a critical part of mission planning and execution, particularly for reentry scenarios. It is a testament to the ingenuity and precision required in aerospace technology.