[SPACE] Tidal braking

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Originally Posted by Artifact

Starting on pg 116 in the Space book, the calculations for Satellite orbital Radius are based on Planetary Diameters.

To calculate the Orbital Period, the formula says to use Earth Diameters.
The same is true for the Tidal Braking formulas.

I assume this is so the answer is in Earth Days?

Correct. Note well published corrigenda for an erratum in that formula.