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What Is Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation?

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Last updated: Sep 30, 2021 • 2 min read

When NASA sends rockets into space, they have to contend with a lot more than just astronaut training, fuel loads, and an overall mission objective. The astrophysicists who plan space travel must also contend with fundamental laws of physics. Chief among these is Sir Isaac Newton’s law of universal gravitation.