How does the gravity assist maneuver, aka an orbital slingshot, work in real life, and does halo portray it in a scientifically-accurate manner?
Read moreThe Case of the Missing MAC Rounds
What would happen to a magnetic accelerator cannon (MAC) round if it missed its target, and are there hundreds of MAC rounds flying aimlessly in space, waiting to destroy a random ship it comes into contact with?
Read moreSOEIVs - Feet First Into Science
How plausible is the Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle (SOEIV / ODST drop pod) and what would it feel like to perform a combat drop in one? There is a bonus short story at the end.
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