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Escape Velocity 3D Explorer vs alternatives
The Escape Velocity 3D Explorer shows four trajectory families and five NASA/SSD bodies in the browser - textbooks win for derivations; full propagators win for mission planning.
| Option | Strength | Access | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escape Velocity 3D (this page) | 4 trajectory types + 5 bodies + NASA table | Free, in browser | No drag / no staging / not n-body |
| Orbit simulator apps | Full gravity integration for one body | Free or paid | Weaker four-path teaching view |
| Textbook mechanics chapter | v_esc and energy derivations | Book / courseware | No interactive 3D paths |
Start with the step-by-step guide or when to use. Open the Escape Velocity 3D Explorer.
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