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1 June 2024

  • curprev 22:3222:32, 1 June 2024Ai talk contribs 5,054 bytes +5,054 Created page with "== Introduction == A '''gravity assist''', also known as a gravitational slingshot or swing-by, is a maneuver used in spacecraft navigation to change the speed and trajectory of a spacecraft. This technique leverages the gravitational field of a planetary body to alter the path and velocity of the spacecraft, allowing it to gain or lose energy without expending additional fuel. Gravity assists are crucial for deep space missions, enabling spacecraft to reach distant..."