1. In aerospace and orbital mechanics, the path or course followed by a spacecraft or celestial body as it enters and is captured by the gravitational field of another body
The spacecraft's capture trajectory was carefully calculated to ensure a safe orbit around Mars.
A trajetória de captura da nave foi cuidadosamente calculada para garantir uma órbita segura ao redor de Marte.
2. In general physics, the specific path an object follows when being pulled into or trapped by a gravitational or electromagnetic field
Scientists analyzed the asteroid's capture trajectory to understand how it became a moon of Jupiter.
Os cientistas analisaram a trajetória de captura do asteroide para entender como ele se tornou uma lua de Júpiter.