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In astrodynamics orbit phasing is the adjustment of the time-position of spacecraft along its orbit, usually described as adjusting the orbiting spacecraft's true anomaly.

Orbit phasing is required for a successful approach to a space station in a docking maneuver.

See also

• Orbital maneuver
• Docking maneuver

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Published - July 2009