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    Theoretical top speed using multiple gravity assist

    Thanks for the reply. 70km/s is a lot faster than any of our exploratory spacecraft . I guess only a deep space mission requires massive velocity. (edit: just read that Juno will be setting new record achieving 150,000mph on its mission) Im struggling to get my head around the spacecraft...
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    Theoretical top speed using multiple gravity assist

    Basicaly wanting to know the maximum velocity achievable if we sent out a craft purely to go as fast as poss using gravity assist + initial escape burn. Obviously a time limit would be needed so let's say 10years of gravity assist manouveres. How fast could we go? Would the gforces involved...
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