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Orbital Velocity Calculator

Calculate the velocity needed for a stable circular orbit around a celestial body. Uses v = √(GM/r), where G is the gravitational constant, M is the central body mass, and r is the orbital radius.

Inputs

Distance from center of body

Results

Orbital Velocity

7.67 km/s

Period

92.4 min

Escape Velocity

10.85 km/s

Orbital Velocity Results

ParameterValue
Central Body Mass5.9720e+24 kg
Orbital Radius6.7710e+6 m (6771.0 km)
Orbital Velocity7672.49 m/s
Orbital Velocity7.672 km/s
Orbital Period5544.93 s (92.42 min)
Orbital Period (hours)1.5403 h
Orbit Circumference42543.4 km
Escape Velocity10.851 km/s
Formulav = √(GM/r)

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