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flyby [′flī‚bī] (aerospace engineering) A close approach of a space vehicle to a target planet in which the vehicle does not impact the planet or go into orbit around it. Also known as swing-by. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The flybys will also help MESSENGER reach its final destination. United States, July 29, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - With a demonstration flight that included several flybys and a perfect landing in front of a packed crowd of aviation enthusiasts, the experimental HondaJet made its public world debut today at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture 2005 in Oshkosh, Wis. The flybys gathered additional evidence for atmospheric ions. |
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