"Exploring Neptune on a Budget: Utilizing Triton's Atmosphere for a Cost-Effective Mission"

Aerospace engineers have proposed a cost-effective way to send a mission to study Neptune by using Triton's thin atmosphere for a braking maneuver. While the project remains expensive, it could spark conversations about future missions to the outer Solar System. The idea is to deploy a parachute or similar device to maximize drag and slow down the spacecraft as it passes through Triton's upper atmosphere, ultimately getting locked in Neptune's gravity well. Although challenging, this approach could significantly reduce travel time compared to other methods.