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Oberth effect

maneuver in which a spacecraft falls into a gravitational well, and then accelerates when its fall reaches maximum speed
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Oberth effect

Summary

Oberth effect has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Oberth is named after Oberth effect[2].
  • Oberth effect is a type of space maneuver[3].
  • Oberth effect's different from is recorded as gravity assist[4].

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Definition and Type

Oberth effect is a type of space maneuver[3].

Origins

Hermann Oberth is named after Oberth effect[2].

Why It Matters

Oberth effect has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Related Entities

Hermann Oberth

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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