Unraveling the Mystery: A Review of ARK's Longest Delay
Technical Breakdown ARK’s prolonged delay is attributed to a combination of technical and environmental factors. The reduced solar activity during the recent solar minimum weakened the gravitational force of the Sun. This, coupled with the high mass of ARK and the gravitational pull of the giant planets, resulted in a slower orbital progression. Performance Insights Technical measurements indicate that ARK’s velocity has dropped by approximately 0.02% since its launch. This reduction in speed has gradually increased the estimated arrival time at Alpha Centauri by 12 months....