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What is the orbit formula for Parabolic orbits?

In astrodynamics or celestial mechanics a parabolic trajectory is a Kepler orbit. It eccentricity is equal to 1. When moving away from the source it is referred to as an escape orbit, otherwise a capture orbit.

The equation or formula for Parabolic orbits is,

r = the radial distance of the orbiting body from the mass center of the central body

h = specific angular momentum of the orbiting body

µ = is the standard gravitational parameter

Ɵ = the true anomaly of the orbiting body.

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