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by istultus 662 days ago
Isn't it time, as the process is becoming normalized (as with the Artemis project) to start using the term "(gravitational) slingshot" in headlines?
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Agreed. The word "rerouted" makes it sound like this represents a change of plans, which it is not.
No, it was rerouted around Earth because of the hyperspace bypass pending construction.
The 2134 AD Thameslink service to Proxima Centauri is cancelled. A hypership-replacement bus service will be provided.
Sadly, the tech savy of the news seems to be going the other direction IMHO. It might also be that "redirected" sounds like something went wrong and will get more clicks.