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Q&A In an elliptical orbit, where should a rocket fire its engines for maximum efficiency?

Fire the engines closer to the Sun for maximum efficiency. This is due to the Oberth effect. Assume the spacecraft undergoes a burn when it is farther away from the Sun. The expelled propellant wi...

posted 7y ago by HDE 226868‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by HDE 226868‭

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