NASA's Mars Odyssey has ended the aerobraking phase of its mission, and will reach its final operational mapping orbit at 400km (250 miles) altitude in March.
During the aerobraking phase, Mars Odyssey changed its orbit by natural means, saving more than 200kg (440lb) of propellant, thus enabling the craft to be launched on a relatively cheaper Delta II booster, says NASA.
Source: Flight International
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