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Hohmann Transfer
HOH-man TRANS-fer
/ˈhoʊmɑːn ˈtrænsfɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
hohmmanntransfer
Dictionary meaning
Elliptical orbital maneuver using two engine burns to transfer between two circular orbits
Pronunciation tips
Named after German engineer Walter Hohmann
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