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“Tube Map” for Space: Unlocking Planetary Paths With Knot Theory


A novel mathematical technique from the University of Surrey now simplifies space mission planning by mapping efficient routes, akin to a subway map, potentially revolutionizing travel to the Moon and beyond. Just as sat-nav did away with the need to argue over the best route home, scientists fro

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