apojove
/ˈæpəˌdʒoʊv/
noun
- The point in the orbit of a satellite around Jupiter that is farthest from the planet.
- Scientists timed the maneuver to occur near apojove for fuel efficiency.
- At apojove, the moon's speed is slowest due to Jupiter's weaker gravitational pull.
- The space probe will study Jupiter's atmosphere as it passes through apojove.
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