How do we calculate a spacecraft’s travel time?
Divide distance by speed—but under which assumptions? Work through a simple travel model, check the units and distinguish its answer from a real mission duration.
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How are distances measured in space? Kilometres, au and light-years
Why can the same distance have different numbers in kilometres, au and light-years? Separate a unit’s definition from a measuring method and its uncertainty.