Gravity Assists: The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
This journal article explores the Voyager space missions and gravitational physics as a means of understanding God's glory and sovereign control over creation. By examining Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation and how it explains planetary motion, the author demonstrates how scientific discovery reveals the marvelous design and governance of God's creation. The piece exemplifies how natural phenomena and human scientific inquiry can deepen our appreciation for God's providential sustaining of the universe.
Thirty-five years ago NASA launched two space-probes within 16 days of each other. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were sent into space to gather information about some of the more distant planets in our solar system. With those original missions now completed, the probes continue on through space and are on the verge of discovering more interesting information about interstellar space. Many of these space missions conjure up debate concerning the worth and wisdom of such costly endeavors. Regardless...
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