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SPS 3030 Orbital Mechanics

Credit Hours: 3
Provides the foundations of basic gravitation and orbital theory. Includes coordinate and timekeeping systems, the two-body problem, particle dynamics and motion under inverse square forces, particularly as applied to spacecraft orbit determinations, trajectories, time of flight and maneuvers.
Prerequisite: PHY 3011 



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