Gravity Assist Explanation
Neil explains how gravity assists work, clarifying that it's not just gravity pulling objects in and flinging them out, but a complex interplay of acceleration and energy exchange between objects in orbit. Gary is amazed by the concept, realizing it's more about catching up to the planet's orbital speed and keeping that momentum.In this clip
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