apolune
/ˈæpəˌlun/
noun
- The point in an orbit around the moon that is farthest from the moon's center.
- The spacecraft reached its apolune and began its slow descent toward the lunar surface.
- Mission control calculated the exact time of apolune to plan the next maneuver.
- At apolune, the satellite is at its greatest distance from the moon.
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