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How Did Voyager 2's Trajectory Enable Ice Giant Visits?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Voyager 2 was launched on a trajectory toward the gas giants.
  • This path allowed gravity assists to redirect it to the ice giants.
  • It enabled the only visits to Uranus and Neptune in history.
  • The trajectory was carefully planned for these encounters.

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