A Porkchop plot is a type of diagram used in astrodynamics and celestial mechanics to illustrate the relationship between two key parameters of a spacecraft trajectory, typically the delta-v (change in velocity) and the time of flight. It is often employed in mission planning for interplanetary travel, where trajectories between two bodies (like planets or moons) need to be optimized. The name "Porkchop plot" comes from the shape of the graph, which resembles a pork chop.
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