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Astronautical Engineering 580:

Orbital Mechanics I (3.0 units)

Physical principles; two-body and central force motion; trajectory correction maneuvers; position and velocity in conic orbits; Lambert's problem; celestial mechanics; orbital perturbations.
    SectionSessionTypeTimeDaysRegisteredInstructorLocationSyllabusInfo
    29145R048Lecture6:40-9:20pmThursday10 of 45Ryan ParkOHE100Csession dates
    29175D034Lecture6:40-9:20pmThursday2 of 40Ryan ParkDEN@Viterbisession dates
    Information accurate as of April 24, 2025 3:55 pm.
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