Questions tagged [escape-velocity]
The speed needed to "break free" of the gravitational attraction of a body without spending more propellant.
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Regarding planets capturing gases from space with their gravitational pull;
We know most (or all) planets suffer atmospheric escape.
Now, can planets gain atmosphere from drawing in gases drifting in space? Is there a formula for that?
Is there a cutoff point between gravity, ...
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Limitations of gravitational assist flybys
My understanding is that it's easier to send something out of the solar system than into the sun due to the need to overcome the speed at which the earth moves around the sun.
My understanding of ...
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