Diamond Member Pelican Press 0 Posted April 19, 2024 Diamond Member Share Posted April 19, 2024 Knot theory could help spacecraft navigate crowded solar systems Space modules must be able to switch orbits in order to explore a solar system Elen / Alamy Stock Photo When a spacecraft is circling a planet or sailing among a set of moons, navigating between different orbits can be tough – but a trick from knot theory may help. It can be used to identify points called heteroclinic connections, where a craft can transfer from one orbit to another without burning any of its precious fuel. “These heteroclinic connections, a lot of the time we know there are some for a pair of orbits, but… This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up space flight #Knot #theory #spacecraft #navigate #crowded #solar #systems This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up For verified travel tips and real support, visit: https://hopzone.eu/ 0 Quote Link to comment https://hopzone.eu/forums/topic/18759-knot-theory-could-help-spacecraft-navigate-crowded-solar-systems/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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