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🚀 Gravitational Slingshot - 2D Flyby Hyperbola and Velocity Triangle

2D companion of the Gravitational Slingshot gravity-assist simulation: the hyperbolic flyby in the planet frame, the Sun-frame velocity triangle, and the speed gained or lost against periapsis, integrated numerically and checked against the analytic deflection angle.

Space & Astronomy2DModerate60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted⇄ 3D version
Gravitational Slingshot - 2D Flyby Hyperbola and Velocity Triangle ↗ Open standalone
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2D companion of the Gravitational Slingshot gravity-assist simulation: the hyperbolic flyby in the planet frame, the Sun-frame velocity triangle, and the speed gained or lost against periapsis, integrated numerically and checked against the analytic deflection angle.

Gravity AssistSlingshot ManeuverHyperbolic OrbitOrbital Mechanics

2D · HTML5 Canvas 2D · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install

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