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Hyperbolic Trajectory

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Estimate hyperbolic escape and flyby geometry from central-body gravity, periapsis radius, and v-infinity.

C3
10.24 km²/s²
V∞ 3.20 km/s
Periapsis Speed
11.385 km/s
escape 10.926 km/s
Turn Angle
117.20°
e = 1.1716
Impact Parameter
23759 km
a = -38926 km
Hyperbolic flybyturn angle 117.20°periapsis radius 6678 km

Positive orbital energy gives V∞

Higher v-infinity increases C3 and eccentricity, which reduces the achievable gravity-assist bending angle.

Eccentricity
1.1716
Semi-major axis
-38926 km
V∞
3.20 km/s
Vp
11.38 km/s

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