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How Do We Travel in Space? Gravity Assist Explained
Spacecrafts don’t just rely on rockets—they use planets to pick up speed! It’s called a gravity assist, and it’s one of the cleverest tricks in space exploration. Star Gazers host Trace Dominguez explains how this cosmic slingshot works and how NASA’s Europa Clipper will use gravity assists to reach Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa.
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