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Space
Science
Julian Dossett

Scientists find a hidden route to the moon that saves fuel

Earth sets at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, over the Moon’s curved limb in this photo captured by the Artemis 2 crew during their journey around the far side of the Moon. Orientale basin is perched on the edge of the visible lunar surface. .

A lot of time and effort goes into planning routes for space missions. Researchers look for the most efficient path between planets and moons because spaceflight is expensive. Even small gains in efficiency can save millions.

An international team of researchers say they've found a method of calculating a more efficient route between Earth and the moon using advanced computer modeling.

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