Escape & Orbital Velocity Calculator
Computes the escape velocity, circular orbital velocity and orbital period at a given altitude above a chosen body, or for a custom central mass and radius.
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Notes
- Escape velocity is √2 times the circular orbital velocity at the same radius.
- The default is a 400 km low Earth orbit, close to the International Space Station.
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