A satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a semi major axis of 8000km and an eccentricity of 0.15. Determine the velocity of the satellite at perigee in kms (to 3sf). Assuming that the gravitational parameter is u = 398600.4kms2 and that the radius of the Earth is 6400km.

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A satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a semi major axis of 8000km and an eccentricity of 0.15. Determine the velocity of the satellite at perigee in kms (to 3sf). Assuming that the
gravitational parameter is u = 398600.4kms2 and that the radius of the Earth is 6400km.
Transcribed Image Text:A satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a semi major axis of 8000km and an eccentricity of 0.15. Determine the velocity of the satellite at perigee in kms (to 3sf). Assuming that the gravitational parameter is u = 398600.4kms2 and that the radius of the Earth is 6400km.
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