The Parker Solar Probe's new top speed could get you from NYC to LA in just 20 seconds. It's not done yet.

The Parker Solar Probe’s new top speed could get you from NYC to LA in just 20 seconds. It’s not done yet.

  • LinuxSBC@lemm.eeEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Yes, the Oberth effect means that firing a rocket at the periapsis changes your orbit more than at any other point in the orbit.