AE 242 - Orbital Mechanics and Mission Design

3 units
Two-body problem, conic sections, time of flight. Gibb’s method of orbit determination, maneuver analysis for Earth orbiters and interplanetary flight. Euler-Hill equations. Mission design constraints on orbit geometry and launch window analysis.

Prerequisite(s): BSAE or Instructor Consent.
Grading: Graded

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