Reboost

A reboost is the process of boosting the altitude of an artificial satellite in Low Earth Orbit^[1][2][3] in order to delay its atmospheric re-entry due to orbital decay.^[3]

See also

• Orbital station-keeping
• International Space Station § Orbit
• Specific orbital energy § Applying thrust

References

1. Stewart, Robert W. (1992-05-15). "Rocket Blasts Satellite Toward a Proper Orbit". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
2. "STS-49 (Intelsat/Asem) Mission Profile". NASA.gov. NASA. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
3. Savage, Donald L.; Finneran, Michael. "NASA Succeeds with Gamma-Ray Observatory Reboost". NASA.gov. Washington, D.C.: NASA. p. 2. Retrieved 2017-01-05.