SS3400: Orbital Mechanics, Launch and Space Operations - NPS Online
Orbital Mechanics, Launch and Space Operations
Course #SS3400
Est.imated Completion Time: 3 months
POC: NPS Online Support
Overview
This course provides an understanding of Orbital Mechanics and the associated implications to the use of space-based systems in support of military operations. Fundamental concepts such as conic sections, coordinate systems, coordinate transformations and time are covered, then applied to the understanding and application of Newton's laws, Kepler's laws, orbital elements, perturbations, and orbital maneuvering. Prerequisites: None.
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Academic Calendar
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06 Jun 2023
Spring quarter pre-graduation awards ceremony
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09 Jun 2023
Spring quarter last day of classes
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13 Jun 2023
Spring quarter final examinations begin