MASCON


Meaning of MASCON in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' mas- ˌ kän

Function: noun

Etymology: 2 mas s + con centration

Date: 1968

: any of the high-density regions below the surface of lunar maria that are held to perturb the motion of spacecraft in lunar orbit

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