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Two Paradoxes of Space Navigation

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This video explains how spaceships can go to higher orbits even though they need to go faster. It also talks about how you have to slow down to catch up to a space station!

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🧠 Quiz & Trivia

Test your knowledge after watching!

Q1 What is the name of the strategy used to get to a higher orbit?

Answer: Hohmann transfer

Q2 Why do outer planets take longer to orbit the sun than inner planets?

Answer: Because they are farther away and travel slower.

Q3 What happens when you speed up in space?

Answer: You go on an elliptical orbit, not a circular one.

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