An Escape Velocity Calculator is a tool that helps determine the minimum speed an object needs to break free from the gravitational pull of a celestial body, such as a planet or a star. This velocity is crucial for space missions and understanding celestial mechanics.
Where:
- is the escape velocity,
- is the gravitational constant (≈6.67430×10−11 m3 kg−1 s−2),
- is the mass of the celestial body (e.g., planet, star),
- is the distance from the center of the celestial body to the object being launched.