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non-gravitational forces
Forces that alter the path of a comet, which are not caused by gravitational interaction with the Sun and planets. Typically this refers to uneven outgassing from vents on the comet, which serve to act like rocket nozzles.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Astronomy
- Category: Planetary science
- Company: PSRD
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