SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 23, 2026John D. Cook

The difference orbit inclination makes

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Mars's orbit is tilted ~1.85° relative to Earth's, introducing a small correction to their calculated distance. This offset is ~1,000x smaller than the main value but varies irregularly.

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