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Scientist Proposes Launching Criminals to the Sun

11/19/2025

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Michael JI Brown (Monash University) proposes a theoretical method to launch criminals into the Sun.
The plan requires a rocket to reach at least 11 km/s to escape Earth's gravity.
Earth’s orbital motion would push the craft past the Sun by about 100 million kilometers unless adjustments are made.
Brown suggests gravity assists from Jupiter to increase speed and adjust trajectory, but current technology is insufficient.

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Michael JI Brown (Monash University) proposes a theoretical method to launch criminals into the Sun.
The plan requires a rocket to reach at least 11 km/s to escape Earth's gravity.
Earth’s orbital motion would push the craft past the Sun by about 100 million kilometers unless adjustments are made.
Brown suggests gravity assists from Jupiter to increase speed and adjust trajectory, but current technology is insufficient.