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The fastest ever human-made object keeps breaking its own speed record (www.popsci.com)

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The Parker Solar Probe's new top speed could get you from NYC to LA in just 20 seconds. It's not done yet.

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[-] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago

Well yeah, that's how orbits work. You accelerate down to your periapse, the closest point to the body you're orbiting, then slow down on the way up to your apoapse, the furthest point. Thus the probe will keep accelerating until it gets to its closest point to the sun.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Thanks, Jimmy Neutron

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