If a spacecraft approaches a planet which is moving with a velocity U, then what is the velocity of the spacecraft acquired by gravitational slingshot?

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Lunar Trajectories topics include: Earth moon system, moon orbital elements, seleno-centric trajectories, lunar trajectories important parameters, minimum energy trajectory, patched conic approximations, non-coplanar lunar and interplanetary trajectories, gravity assist maneuver, seleno-centric orbit launch, heliocentric approaches, launching opportunities, planets location and fast interplanetary trajectories. A lunar trajectory is a path that involves two Keplerian orbits that are joined together at a fictitious SOI.  A cis-lunar trajectory is an orbit that revolves around the Earth,... Show more

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