lithobraking
rapid deceleration of a sp-cecraft or other projectile due to impact, possibly unintentional, with a planetary surface. compare to aerobraking.
the unfortunate confusion between imperial and si units caused a larger-than-expected atmospheric entry angle, resulting in a catastrophic lithobraking approach.
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