ARO 309 - Astronautics (3)

Space mission and trajectory design. Kepler’s laws. Orbits, hyperbolic escape trajectories, interplanetary transfers, gravity assists. Special orbits including geostationary, Molniya, sun-synchronous.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 104 or IGE 120 or IGE 121 or IGE 122 C or better in ME 215.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.