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(Suggested correction about the mechanics and meaning of the Oberth Kuiper Maneuver)
 
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==strictly an orbiter shop==
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According to this [http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57495117-93/mars-curiosity-rover-team-prefers-macs-to-pcs/] that is not true. [[Special:Contributions/212.90.151.90|212.90.151.90]] 11:59, 29 July 2013 (UTC)

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I believe the "Oberth Kuiper Manuver" refers not to the exploitation of the Kuiper belt, but to its the maneuver's usefulness for crossing the belt efficiently. There are multiple various points supporting this conclusion:

1. The size and positioning of the circles strongly indicates that they represent Venus, Earth, and Jupiter (or Eve, Kerbin, and Jool). 2. Reaching the Kuiper belt (which begins at Neptune) requires a great deal of delta-v. Even if you were to slingshot around gas giants (which, in the current explanation, is not shown in the diagram), the trip would consume the majority of a spacecraft's propellant, making the extreme exploitation of the Oberth effect largely ineffective. 3. Kuiper belt objects are very small and therefore would not effectively serve to redirect or slingshot the spacecraft.

66.159.155.170 10:11, 29 July 2013 (UTC)

strictly an orbiter shop

According to this [1] that is not true. 212.90.151.90 11:59, 29 July 2013 (UTC)