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    How do I calculate orbital height from orbital velocity?

    To Calculate Circular Orbital Velocity, let P.E. at surface = K.E. at orbit. Thus mgh = 1/2 mvv. You see here that mass is not relevant! Thus v = square root of 2gh = approx. 17,500 mph. At this speed centripetal force = centrifugal force! Note: H = distance from center of Earth to orbit...
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