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The opposite, actually. Increasing speed is the very thing that brings it closer to the Sun. To clarify a bit... The gravity assists from Venus actually decrea
by itishappy 2y ago
The opposite, actually. Increasing speed is the very thing that brings it closer to the Sun.
To clarify a bit... The gravity assists from Venus actually decrease the probes instantaneous speed, which allows it to fall closer to the Sun. The act of falling towards the Sun is what generates speed, with more speed being generated during closer approaches.