Summary The Soviet Era Luna 3 was the first spacecraft to utilize gravity to change course to photograph the dark side of the Moon. The NASA Mariner 10 mission used the technique to swing by Venus to target Mercury. The gravity assist or sling shot maneuver has become a standard for navigating the solar system. With our probes reaching further, faster and more accurately than ever before.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Claire Vallat Stuart Sykes
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Dec 25, 2017
Countries of origin : Australia
Language : English
Production companies : Astro Media
Summary The Soviet Era Luna 3 was the first spacecraft to utilize gravity to change course to photograph the dark side of the Moon. The NASA Mariner 10 mission used the technique to swing by Venus to target Mercury. The gravity assist or sling shot maneuver has become a standard for navigating the solar system. With our probes reaching further, faster and more accurately than ever before.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Dec 25, 2017
Countries of origin : Australia
Language : English
Production companies : Astro Media
