BrainStuff

How does gravity assist with interplanetary satellites?

Sep 25, 2013 · 2 min · 2.5 MB
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The idea behind a gravity assist is to use a planet's motion to accelerate a satellite. Check out our article on HowStuffWorks to learn more about the effects of gravity on satellites.

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