Trans lunar injection
Trans lunar injection (TLI) is a maneuver used in space travel to send a spacecraft from Earth's orbit toward the Moon. After the spacecraft achieves orbit around Earth, it fires its engines at a specific point to increase its speed, propelling it into a trajectory that intersects with the Moon's path. This crucial phase allows the spacecraft to break free from Earth's gravitational influence and head towards its lunar destination, where it can enter orbit or perform landings. TLI is essential for missions like those to the Moon, ensuring precise navigation through space.
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Trans Lunar Injection (TLI) is a spacecraft maneuver that sends a vehicle from Earth orbit toward the Moon. After launching and reaching Earth’s orbit, the spacecraft performs a burn—an engine firing—that increases its speed, allowing it to break free from Earth's gravitational pull. This calculated boost directs the spacecraft onto a trajectory toward the Moon. TLI is crucial for missions aiming to explore the lunar surface or establish lunar orbit, as it sets the course for the subsequent journey through space to the Moon.