Spacecraft.OrbitApoapsis(CelestialObject) Method

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Description

Returns the point in the orbit where the Spacecraft is at its furthest distance from the specified celestialObject.

Timing Precision Mode

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Note: This is a Stop-Propagation method. See the Stop-Propagation Properties and Methods page for more information.

Note: This method has a state. See the Methods and Properties with State page for more information.

Method Signature

Spacecraft.OrbitApoapsis(

CelestialObject celestialObject)

Arguments

celestialObject
Description:	The celestial object to use when looking for apoapsis.

Return Value

Type:	number
Units:	km

Returns the point in the orbit where the Spacecraft is at its furthest distance from a Planet, Moon, or CelestialObject.

Syntax

Step mySpacecraft1 to ( mySpacecraft1.OrbitApoapsis(myCelestialObject1));