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Was this the first time lunar swingbys have been used to manipulate spacecraft orbits?

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Was this the first time lunar swingbys have been used to manipulate spacecraft orbits?

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While lunar swingbys have been used before, the STEREO mission is the first to use lunar swingbys to manipulate orbits of more than one spacecraft at a time. This technique enables multiple payloads to be launched aboard a single vehicle, saving a great deal of money.