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| − | + | The '''gravimetric slingshot''' is a method of utilizing the gravimetric pull of a large interstellar body as propulsion. This technique is acheived by flying in a steep parabolic partial orbit around the body. It often appears as if the object being propelled will crash into the body. |
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| − | This technique was used in 2269 by [[Captain]] [[James T. Kirk]] in order to fool a [[Magnetic organism|malevolent entity]] into leaving the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|''Enterprise'']]. ([[TAS]]: |
+ | This technique was used in 2269 by [[Captain]] [[James T. Kirk]] in order to fool a [[Magnetic organism|malevolent entity]] into leaving the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|''Enterprise'']]. ([[TAS]]: [[Beyond the Farthest Star]]) |
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| − | * [[Slingshot effect]] |
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Revision as of 15:14, 25 May 2006
- You may be looking for the slingshot effect, which is used to travel throuh time.
The gravimetric slingshot is a method of utilizing the gravimetric pull of a large interstellar body as propulsion. This technique is acheived by flying in a steep parabolic partial orbit around the body. It often appears as if the object being propelled will crash into the body.
This technique was used in 2269 by Captain James T. Kirk in order to fool a malevolent entity into leaving the Enterprise. (TAS: Beyond the Farthest Star)