Planetary flyby

A planetary flyby is the act of sending a space probe past a celestial body close enough to record scientific data. Flybys commonly use gravity assists to "slingshot" a space probe on its journey to its primary objective, but may themselves be used as primary means.

Planetary flyby

A planetary flyby is the act of sending a space probe past a celestial body close enough to record scientific data. Flybys commonly use gravity assists to "slingshot" a space probe on its journey to its primary objective, but may themselves be used as primary means.