Gravitational Orbits and Space Flight

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These lecture notes discuss Newton's theories of dynamics and gravity. The various kinds of possible orbits are described in this lecture. The evolution of space technology such as rockets, the Space Shuttle, dozens of robot spacecraft, and the human space program are also discussed.

https://rwoconne.github.io/rwoclass/astr1210/guide08.html

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Astronomy - Fundamentals = Celestial Mechanics - Space Exploration	- Lower Undergraduate - High School	- Instructional Material = Lecture/Presentation = Student Guide

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Access Rights:: Free access
Restriction:: © 2004 Robert W. O'Connell
Keywords:: Newtonian orbit theory , gravitational orbits, history of space flight, space flight
Record Creator:: Metadata instance created June 16, 2005 by Patricia Monahan
Record Updated:: January 24, 2023 by Lyle Barbato
Other Collections:: The Physics Front

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