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If you jumped off the ISS, how long would it take for your body to de-orbit? (lemmy.world)
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The question was raised in a recent .world news article comment https://lemmy.world/post/25766196

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Perpendicular as in port/starboard or zenith/nadir?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

First one, then the other.

But towards/away from the center of the gravity well is probably most interesting

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

I think jumping port/starboard would just change the inclination of your orbit.

Not sure if jumping zenith/nadir would change the height of your apogee/perigee, or the location. Maybe both?