EquinoctialPie t1_je2bizh wrote on March 28, 2023 at 10:06 PM

Reply to comment by remorsefulDownfall in ELI5 How do scientists know probes (Like Voyager I) aren't going to get swept up in the orbit of another celestial body? by remorsefulDownfall

Here's a website that explains the math to calculate an orbital trajectory. The math isn't really something that can be explained like you're five though. You'll need to have a solid understanding of algebra and trigonometry to be able to use it.