When wanting to exit our solar system, do we have to always go outward from the sun in the direction of the other planets? Or can we simply travel “north”?

Question

When wanting to exit our solar system, do we have to always go outward from the sun in the direction of the other planets? Or can we simply travel “north”?

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Answer 1

We technically can. But the gravity slingshots that utilize other planets save on gas and increase speed without much effort. If done correctly. Otherwise it’s just burning fuel and f8ghting the sun’s pull all the way “up”.