Once we know all those parameters (called the orbital elements), we can mathematically define the associated ellipse. If we also know an asteroid’s position along its ellipse, ...

This course delves into the core principles of classical mechanics and celestial mechanics that describe and predict orbital trajectories. Key areas of study include the mathematical representation of ...

Transform the orbital elements of any basic satellite into position and velocity information, which is recorded as {px pq, py pq, pz pq, vx pq, vy pq, vz pq}.