Negative return (spaceflight)
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Negative return is a phrase used in connection with the launch of a spacecraft, and refers to the point at which a spacecraft can no longer safely abort a launch and return to Earth. If the decision to abort a mission comes after the negative return moment, the mission must "abort to orbit."
This point of a launch marks a significant milestone for astronauts as they are assured of making it into orbit.
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