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Let's say you have magical unlimited delta-v, but very low thrust weight-to-weight ratio. You could travel by accelerating constantly for half the trip, then breakingbraking for the other half, until your arrival.

I remember someone describing this maneuver and using a name, but I can't remember the name or find any references. HowWhat is it called?

Let's say you have magical unlimited delta-v, but very low thrust weight ratio. You could travel by accelerating constantly for half the trip, then breaking for the other half, until your arrival.

I remember someone describing this maneuver and using a name, but I can't remember the name or find any references. How is it called?

Let's say you have magical unlimited delta-v, but very low thrust-to-weight ratio. You could travel by accelerating constantly for half the trip, then braking for the other half, until your arrival.

I remember someone describing this maneuver and using a name, but I can't remember the name or find any references. What is it called?

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What's the name of this maneuver for unlimited delta-v?

Let's say you have magical unlimited delta-v, but very low thrust weight ratio. You could travel by accelerating constantly for half the trip, then breaking for the other half, until your arrival.

I remember someone describing this maneuver and using a name, but I can't remember the name or find any references. How is it called?