"Orbital mechanics or astrodynamics is the application of ballistics and celestial mechanics to the practical problems concerning the motion of rockets and other spacecraft."
The study of spacecraft motion and orbits in space.
"The motion of these objects is usually calculated from Newton's laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation."
"Orbital mechanics is a core discipline within space-mission design and control."
"Celestial mechanics treats more broadly the orbital dynamics of systems under the influence of gravity, including both spacecraft and natural astronomical bodies such as star systems, planets, moons, and comets."
"Orbital mechanics focuses on spacecraft trajectories, including orbital maneuvers, orbital plane changes, and interplanetary transfers."
"Orbital mechanics is used by mission planners to predict the results of propulsive maneuvers."
"General relativity is a more exact theory than Newton's laws for calculating orbits, and it is sometimes necessary to use it for greater accuracy or in high-gravity situations (e.g. orbits near the Sun)."
"The main goal of astrodynamics is to accurately predict and control the motion of rockets and spacecraft in space."
"Newton's laws of motion are used to calculate the motion of rockets and spacecraft within the context of orbital mechanics."
"Natural astronomical bodies such as star systems, planets, moons, and comets are considered in celestial mechanics."
"Orbital mechanics focuses on spacecraft trajectories, including orbital maneuvers, orbital plane changes, and interplanetary transfers."
"Astrodynamics addresses the practical problems concerning the motion of rockets and other spacecraft."
"The motion of these objects is usually calculated from Newton's laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation."
"General relativity is sometimes necessary to use for greater accuracy or in high-gravity situations (e.g. orbits near the Sun)."
"Sciences such as ballistics and celestial mechanics are applied in the field of astrodynamics."
"Orbital mechanics focuses on spacecraft trajectories, including orbital maneuvers, orbital plane changes, and interplanetary transfers."
"Orbital mechanics focuses on spacecraft trajectories, while celestial mechanics treats more broadly the orbital dynamics of systems under the influence of gravity."
"The motion of these objects is usually calculated from Newton's laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation."
"Orbital mechanics is used by mission planners to predict the results of propulsive maneuvers."
"General relativity is sometimes necessary to use for greater accuracy or in high-gravity situations (e.g. orbits near the Sun)."