Earth Orbit Calculator
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Earth Orbit Calculator

Calculate orbital parameters for satellites around Earth

📖 Earth Orbit

Orbital parameters describe a satellite's path around Earth. Key parameters include altitude, orbital velocity, and period. These are related through Kepler's laws and Newton's law of gravitation.

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💡 Tips & Information

  • Orbital velocity decreases with increasing altitude
  • Formula: v = √(GM / r), where G is gravitational constant, M is Earth mass, r is distance from center
  • LEO (Low Earth Orbit): 160-2000 km altitude
  • Geostationary orbit: 35,786 km altitude, 24-hour period
  • Orbital period increases with altitude (Kepler's Third Law)
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