What is the Period of a Satellite at 90km Above the Moon's Surface?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the orbital period of a satellite orbiting the Moon at a height of 90 km above its surface. The subject area includes concepts from orbital mechanics and gravitational physics.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are considering the necessary parameters for calculating the orbital period, including the radius of the Moon and the altitude of the satellite. There is a mention of a relevant thread that may provide additional context.

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Some participants have acknowledged helpful resources and are reflecting on their understanding of the problem setup. There is an indication of collaborative exploration, with participants sharing insights and clarifying their thoughts.

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One participant notes the importance of incorporating the Moon's radius into the calculations, suggesting that there may be some confusion regarding the total distance from the center of the Moon to the satellite.

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What is the period of a satellite circling the Moon at a height of 90km above the Moon's surface?

Can someone get me started please?
 
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wow thanx, i missed that thread XD
 
i had most of it but was forgetting to add the R of the moon to the distance of the sat above the moon >.<.
 

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