Newton's Cannon

Current Trajectory

Set velocity and launch

Launch Velocity5,000 m/s

1,00012,000

Orbital Parameters

Apoapsis—

Periapsis—

Circular orbit v7,091 m/s

Escape velocity10,027 m/s

How to play: Drag the velocity slider to see how the trajectory changes. At exactly 7,091 m/s the ball achieves a circular orbit. Above 10,027 m/s, it escapes Earth's gravity!