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Build any Keplerian orbit by dragging its six classical elements — eccentricity, inclination, and the rest — and watch it trace out in full 3D around Earth, Mars, or the Sun. The built-in Hohmann transfer planner computes the delta-v and timing to move a spacecraft between two circular orbits, then animates the burn sequence. A great way to build real intuition for why elliptical orbits speed up near periapsis, without ever touching an equation.
Orbital Mechanics is an interactive learning tool on VTC. Build any Keplerian orbit by dragging its six classical elements — eccentricity, inclination, and the rest — and watch it trace out in full 3D around Earth, Mars, or the Sun. The built-in Hohmann transfer planner computes the delta-v and timing to move a spacecraft between two circular orbits, then animates the burn sequence. A great way to build real intuition for why elliptical orbits speed up near periapsis, without ever touching an equation. It runs in your web browser and is free to use, and suits students, teachers and self-learners.
Who it's for: Students, teachers and self-learners
Orbital Mechanics is an interactive learning tool on VTC. Build any Keplerian orbit by dragging its six classical elements — eccentricity, inclination, and the rest — and watch it trace out in full 3D around Earth, Mars, or the Sun. The built-in Hohmann transfer planner computes the delta-v and timing to move a spacecraft between two circular orbits, then animates the burn sequence.
Yes. The VTC app catalog lists Orbital Mechanics at no cost, and it runs in your web browser with nothing to install.
It is aimed at students, teachers and self-learners. To start, open https://orbitalmechanics.apps.vtc.com in your browser.