CELESTIAL MECHANICS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site parabolic orbit Types of orbit. Credit: NASA An open orbit around a central mass which is followed by an object that, at any point on its path, has the minimum velocity, known as the parabolic velocity, needed to escape from the gravitating mass. See also conic sections. Related category    • CELESTIAL MECHANICS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP