Hyperbolic Trajectory
C3
10.24 km²/s²
V∞ 3.20 km/s
Periapsis speed
11.385 km/s
escape 10.926 km/s
Turn angle
117.20°
e = 1.1716
Impact parameter
23759 km
a = -38926 km
Hyperbolic flyby geometry
Positive orbital energy produces a nonzero excess velocity and limits the achievable turn angle.
Positive orbital energy gives V∞
Higher v-infinity increases C3 and eccentricity, which reduces the achievable gravity-assist bending angle.
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