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

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  • Voyager 2's trajectory was aimed at the gas giants.
  • This path allowed it to use gravity assists.
  • Gravity assists propelled it onwards to ice giants.
  • This was a unique opportunity to visit Uranus and Neptune.
  • No other spacecraft has since replicated this path.

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