Planets

Two small planets P1 and P2 orbit a star. A small capsule is launched from P1. Try to place the capsule (green dot) in orbit around planet P2. The initial velocity of the capsule is V1 and launch angle θ1 . You can use the impulse engines to control capsule speed. I wrote this about 20 years ago using C - it needs to be updated with more intuitive inputs and improved graphics.

CONTROL

Velocity V1

Angle θ1(deg)

IMPULSE

DETAIL


KINEMATICS
CapsuleP1P2
Speed000
Distance000

ENERGY
KE: 0.0
PE 0.0
TE: 0.0