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550 au in 13 years is a mean of 200 km/s—chemical rockets are nothing compared to that.

• JumpCrisscross 2y ago
  And that is for a flyby. We’re not getting to 550 AU with chemical rockets alone. Nuclear, ion and/or solar sails will be needed.
  • zardo 2y ago
    The focal "point" extends indefinitely, there's no need to slow down once you get there.
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