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I understand this conceptually, at least that moving from one orbit to another is very costly in energy. But what mental model can I use to get a rough idea of
by Nifty3929 2y ago
I understand this conceptually, at least that moving from one orbit to another is very costly in energy. But what mental model can I use to get a rough idea of which things require more energy vs less? Or maybe what contributes to that energy requirement?
- relaxing 2y agoPlay Kerbal Space Program?
- mr_toad 2y agohttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Solar_system_delta_v_map.svg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Solar_system_delta_v...
- cwillu 2y agoThe component of your velocity that isn't coplanar with the orbit you want to end up in is velocity you have to get rid of.