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- Oct 19, 2007
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Leaves today. A free return taking under 2 years. You leave Earth, sling Venus then Mercury (passing only 58 km above the surface), then Venus then back to Earth. Caution: Keep your hands inside the vehicle while passing Mercury.:lol: (could be tweaked to have a closer pass if one dared)
---------- Post added at 12:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 PM ----------
ok, just had to... here it is with the pass at Mercury targeted to be exactly at the surface. Hold on to your coffee.
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---------- Post added at 12:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 PM ----------
ok, just had to... here it is with the pass at Mercury targeted to be exactly at the surface. Hold on to your coffee.
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