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On April 3, 2026, A New Mission Concept For Uranus Exploration Suggested Using What To Help Slow The Spacecraft Upon Arrival?

A. Nuclear thrusters
B. Aerobraking and orbital refueling
C. Solar sails
D. Gravity assists only

The April 3 concept highlights orbital refueling and the use of the spacecraft's bulk to slow down (aerobraking) as the keys to reaching Uranus faster.

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