Orbital Velocity Calculator
Calculate the velocity required for a circular orbit at a specific altitude.
This tool calculates the circular orbital velocity ($v$) for a given altitude above a central body using the formula $v = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{r}}$, where $GM$ is the standard gravitational parameter and $r$ is the radius of the orbit (body radius + altitude).
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