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I think you are mixing up gravity assist with the oberth effect. I'm pretty sure Voyagers did no massive burns close to the giant planets for example. A (so far
by m4rtink 2y ago
I think you are mixing up gravity assist with the oberth effect. I'm pretty sure Voyagers did no massive burns close to the giant planets for example. A (so far theoretical) Solar Oberth maneuver on the other hand...
- gruturo 2y agoWhoops, you're completely right. I stand corrected. Thanks, I just learned the difference between the 2.