flight path

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Recent Examples of flight path There's no units, no locations, no routes, no flight paths, no sources, no methods, no classified information. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025 These include launch dynamics, such as requiring more energy (and therefore more fuel) to reach high-inclination orbits, and flight paths, which need to be calculated carefully to limit risks to populated areas. Andrew Jones, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Though the crew members will carry out 22 research and science experiments during their days in space, most involve evaluating crew health and could be carried out regardless of their flight path. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025 Marco Langbroek, a Dutch archeologist and university lecturer on space situational awareness, is one of the best at this, using publicly available information about the flight path of a launch to estimate when the satellite will fly overhead. ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flight path
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Noun
  • Cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang financed and led the pioneering mission, which launched late Monday from Florida on a southern trajectory.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Orbital trajectory aside, the crew members were able to lend their bodies to research, perhaps expanding knowledge of how humans can optimally live and work within the confines of a tiny spacecraft — something that may be necessary for months at a time if humans ever venture to Mars.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Huerter chipped in another 21 points – including five from beyond the arc – as seven Bulls players scored in double figures.
    Matias Grez, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Pedulla hit 5 of 10 from beyond the arc, scoring 20 points in each game.
    Paul Newberry, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Train Routes Highlight European Beauty: Most of these routes run daily, come at no extravagant cost and have special details that will make your journey comfortable, scenic and memorable.
    Todd Anderson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
  • By 1928, only one veteran walked the parade route while the rest rode in cars or in the backs of trucks.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The most likely path continues to be early in next month’s draft.
    Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • President Jiang Zemin and Premier Zhu Rongji then kept China on a remarkable, if painful, path of economic reforms.
    Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • This is the year to create a gorgeous pathway through your yard or gardens.
    Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Diplomacy is the only long-term pathway to manage the Iranian nuclear program.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more.
    Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Less than half the number of new housing units got built in the city of Sacramento in 2024 than needed to stay on track with the eight-year housing strategy, and less than any other year since 2018.
    Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Credit to Mattice for stepping up but there's nobody at 130 pounds getting in my way.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The best way to prevent type 2 diabetes is to shift toward a healthier lifestyle.
    Julia Ries, Health, 9 Apr. 2025

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