Gravitational Slingshot (Gravity Assist)
Explore orbital mechanics by launching a probe to fly by a massive planet. Time the encounter perfectly to gain energy and reach escape velocity! Aligned to NGSS HS-ESS1-4.
Time: 0.00 years
Total Probe Speed (|v|)
0.00 AU/yr
Max Speed
0.00 AU/yr
Escape Status
Bound
Mission Control
Mass of the encountering planet relative to Jupiter.
Velocity added by the rocket, relative to Earth's orbital speed (~6.28 AU/yr).
Initial position of the planet on its orbit. Key for timing!
Flight Log
| Trial | ∆v | θ (deg) | v_max | Escaped? |
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