NAZAR · Orbit Maker

Set the six classical (Keplerian) orbital elements below. Two fix the size & shape (a, e), three fix the orientation of the orbit plane (i, Ω, ω), and the last places the satellite along the orbit (θ). Drag the globe to look around; scroll to zoom.

Orbital elements

a Semi-major axis 10000 km

e Eccentricity 0.20

i Inclination 45°

Ω Long. of ascending node 0°

ω Argument of perigee 0°

θ True anomaly 0°

Resulting orbit

Perigee alt… km

Apogee alt… km

Period…

Satellite alt… km

Speed now… km/s

Radius r… km

…

Presets

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Orbital plane Equatorial plane Line of nodes Reference frame (♈ & poles)