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Old July 6th 05, 01:39 AM
Fin Fahey
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Don't forget Cassini on its way to Saturn flew by Venus twice- 1998
April 26, and 1999 June 24.


Oops, forgot it did it twice...

What would we do for grav assists if there were just a Mars-sized planet
in Venus orbit?

Or maybe a Venus-sized planet in Mars orbit would turn out to be even
more handy? Can't do the maths, never mind...

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