How do I simulate a satellite orbit?

Open this page and use the live GPU N-Body tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a satellite orbit from your own measurements.

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GPU N-Body for a satellite orbit

Simulate a satellite orbit live in your browser. This runs the real GPU N-Body solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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O(n²) gravity · workgroup tiling

Controls

Every body attracts every other body — thousands of pairwise forces per frame, computed on your GPU.

Bodies

Gravity G

Data Inspector

Backendstarting…

Bodies4,096

Interactions/frame16,777,216

FPS—

Runs locally in your browser — free forever. Scale to the cloud when reality gets heavy.

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About this simulation

The full GPU N-Body tool models a satellite orbit with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a satellite orbit?: Open this page and use the live GPU N-Body tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a satellite orbit from your own measurements.