[Space, Spaceships] Total ΔV for Interplanetary Travel

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[Space, Spaceships] Total ΔV for Interplanetary Travel

04-04-2017, 11:30 AM

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Anthony

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Re: [Space, Spaceships] Total ΔV for Interplanetary Travel

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaltonS

Now for the tricky bit; would there be a reverse Oberth effect when making Mars orbit?

The Oberth effect applies at both ends (it's not reverse).

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