Only manned or controlled bodies decelerated in deep space.
"Greylorn"
John Keith Laumer
While the Scorpius decelerated and started maneuvering for a landing, Rip did some rapid calculations.
"Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet"
Harold Leland Goodwin
He watched the Connie's stern jet cut off, saw the nose exhaust as the cruiser decelerated to a fast stop.
"Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet"
Harold Leland Goodwin