Pascal's gravitational slingshot calculator
Impact parameter
b [Mm]
Initial velocity of probe (at infinity)
vi [km/s]
Planet velocity
V [km/s]
Angle between vi and V
alpha [degrees]
Planet mass
M [in Earth masses]
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Closest approach
rmin [Mm]
Total deflection
beta [degrees]
Final velocity (at infinity)
vf [km/s]
Maximal velocity (at closest approach rmin)
vmax [km/s]
Maximal acceleration (at closest approach rmin)
g [in gees]