Discover the minimum speed an object needs to escape the gravitational pull of a planet or moon with our intuitive Escape Velocity Calculator. Understand the physics behind space travel and orbital mechanics. Quickly calculate escape velocity for any mass and radius, essential for astronomy and engineering projects.
Formula:
The formula for escape velocity (ve) is:
ve = √(2GM/R)
Where:
- G: Gravitational Constant (6.674 × 10-11 N⋅m2/kg2)
- M: Mass of the celestial body (kg)
- R: Radius of the celestial body (m)