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Roche Limit Calculator

Calculate Roche limit - the minimum distance a satellite can orbit before being torn apart by tidal forces.

Inputs

Solar Radii
kg/m³
kg/m³

Results

Roche Limit

1,083.999 km

Roche Limit

0.0072 AU

Roche Limit1.56 Primary Radii
Stability Factor0.135
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Formula

d_Roche = 2.456 × R × (ρ_primary / ρ_secondary)^(1/3)

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