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Abstract
Principles of the motion of natural and artificial satellites, rocket dynamics, orbital maneuvers and interplanetary missions.
Objective
Knowledge of the basic theory of satellite dynamics. Ability to apply the acquired theory to simple examples.
Content
The two-body problem, rocket dynamics, orbital maneuvers, interplanetary missions, the restricted three-body problem, perturbation equations.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Written and typed lecture notes will be provided.
Literature
Books will be recommended in class.