Entry into a stable orbit around an astronomical object.
1The mission would demonstrate Mars orbit insertion, Mars orbital operations, and Mars orbit departure.
2Time to orbit insertion, eighteen hours.
3That is, provided that the tricky (but entirely automated) business of orbit insertion goes according to plan.
4Nicole had always assumed that their rendezvous with their fellow humans would take place immediately after Mars orbit insertion.
5After orbit insertion, the Orbiter's instruments would turn toward Mars to image candidate target landing sites for the landing capsule.
6The Agena B would have completed orbit insertion and retained enough propellants to maneuver itself, the station, and the attached Mercury in orbit.
7"Mars orbit insertion will be in six months."
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