Anomalous Astrodynamics, Metric Impedance Mismatch, and Deep-Space Orbital Mechanics: An Exact Geometric Framework for the Flyby Anomaly, Trans-Neptunian Clustering, and Interstellar Trajectories
This preprint resolves three long-standing anomalies in astrodynamics and deep-space celestial mechanics using geometric scale invariance and spatial information bounds. We provide an exact, parameter-free derivation of the planetary flyby velocity anomaly observed in spacecraft trajectories like NEAR and Galileo. Furthermore, we explain the orbital clustering of extreme trans-Neptunian objects as an intrinsic secular precession effect at low accelerations, eliminating the need for an undiscovered Planet Nine. Finally, the non-gravitational radial acceleration of the interstellar interloper 'Oumuamua is derived from metric refraction and its observed geometric aspect ratio without requiring cometary outgassing.
Authors
- Pi3 Andres G. (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4877-9545)
Institutions
- Centre de Physique Théorique (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2026-08-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22050086
- Primary Topic
- Astro and Planetary Science
- Type
- preprint