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Answer · Earth flyby anomaly

A real effect not described by current physics, tied to Earth's rotation or mass distribution.

A real effect not described by current physics, tied to Earth's rotation or mass distribution.

DisputedAnswers 1 questionPublished0

Where it stands

DisputedOne piece of evidence for, two against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • A model that fits all nine flybys, including the nulls, and predicts future ones.

What would rule it out

  • A conventional or modelling explanation confirmed by re-analysis.

Evidence 1 for · 2 against

The questions it answers

Most likelyAn error or inconsistency in trajectory modelling and navigation software (reference frames, spheres of…

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). A real effect not described by current physics, tied to Earth's rotation or mass distribution. [Answer ANS0CWYEC645V23]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CWYEC645V23
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