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๐Ÿš€ Rocket Science & Orbital Mechanics

Thrust, orbits & Hohmann transfer

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Orbit: Ground
Fuel: 100%
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Orbital Mechanics

Orbital velocity: v = โˆš(GM/r). To go higher, burn prograde (forward). To go lower, burn retrograde. A Hohmann transfer uses two burns to move between circular orbits โ€” it's the most fuel-efficient method. Escape velocity = โˆš(2GM/r).