Orbit Shape Calculator

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Orbit Shape Calculator

This is a calculator which will let you input values to project an object into an orbit. It will calculate all of the orbit's details and show you a diagram of the shape of the orbit. (note: it assumes M1>>M2)

Choose a preset orbit:
Name Object 1:
Name Object 2:

Note: Please make sure the preset is set to "None" before changing these values.

Velocity

Distance

Angle of projection from radius
°

Mass of Object 1

Mass of Object 2

Eccentricity:

Shape:

Escape Velocity:

Velocity required for circular orbit:

Average Orbital Velocity:

Orbital Period:

Hyperbolic Excess Velocity:

Semi-major Axis:

Semi-minor Axis:

Perihelion Distance:

Aphelion Distance:

Max. Orbital Velocity:

Min. Orbital Velocity:

Orbital Circumference: