Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

(4 Credits)

This class provides an overview for orbital mechanics and spacecraft dynamics and control. The two-body and three-body problems are analyzed, leading to parabolic, elliptical and rectilinear orbits. Lambert’s problem is examined in transferring orbits between specified points. Relative motion and rendezvous, Rigid Body dynamics with applications to rocket dynamics with payloads and staging along with impulsive control, Satellite Attitude Dynamics, Rocket vehicle dynamics and control