28Dec/094

Gravity Wells

by Jeff

Image text: This doesn't take into account the energy imparted by orbital motion (or gravity assists or the Oberth effect), all of which can make it easier to reach outer planets.

This is awesomely epic.  Click the image to see the full image in detail.

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  1. I’d like to know what the references on Titan and Neptune are.

  2. The reference on Titan is to “The Sirens of Titan,” a novel by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.


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