To: zeestephen
Inter-planet acceleration is gravity assisted, utilizing gravity of earth - moon - solar system. The main function of the propulsion system is to put the spacecraft in a position to take advantage of gravity for “slingshot” effect.
34 posted on
05/21/2024 2:46:01 PM PDT by
steve86
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To: steve86
And that’s why Voyager 1 has reached 11 miles/second relative to the solar system.
36 posted on
05/21/2024 2:49:30 PM PDT by
steve86
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