Calculating the true velocity of spacecraft in The Expanse
In short: Using the Space Engine software, Scott Manley performs the mathematics behind the show's physics, analyzing how quickly ships traverse the solar system using brachistochrone orbits.
The video examines the movement of spacecraft powered by the Epstein drive. By applying math to specific scenes from the series, Man reenacts the travel times required to cover distances across the solar system using brachistochrone trajectories.
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