"One of the major challenges of modern space mission design is the orbital mechanics - determining how to get a spacecraft to its destination using a limited amount of propellant. Recent missions such as Voyager and Galileo required gravity assist maneuvers at several planets to…
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This is a modern textbook that guides the reader through the theory and practice of satellite orbit prediction and determination. Starting from basic principles of orbital mechanics, it covers elaborate force models as well as precise methods of satellite tracking. Emphasis is o…
This book is a reference for space engineers on all issues related to rendezvous and docking/berthing (RVD/B). It answers key questions such as: How does the docking vehicle accurately approach the target spacecraft?; What technology is needed aboard the spacecraft to perform au…