Master Orbital Mechanics: Kepler’s Laws & The 6 Orbital Elements

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Unlock the mysteries of space science and technology! In this comprehensive guide, Sumana Mukherjee breaks down the fundamentals of orbital mechanics, moving from the historical foundations of Kepler’s Laws to the technical six orbital elements used in modern mission design.

Whether you are an aeronautical engineering student, a space enthusiast, or a researcher, this video simplifies one of the "scariest" subjects in space engineering into digestible, easy-to-understand concepts.

🛰️ What You Will Learn:
The 3 Keplerian Laws of Planetary Motion: Understand how Johannes Kepler revolutionized our view of the solar system, from elliptical orbits to orbital velocity.

Key Terminology: Defining Periapsis vs. Apoapsis, Perigee vs. Apogee, and Perihelion vs. Aphelion.

The 6 Classical Orbital Elements (COEs): A deep dive into the parameters that define a satellite's path:

Semi-major Axis (Size)

Eccentricity (Shape)

Inclination (Tilt)

Right Ascension of Ascending Node (RAAN) (Orientation)

Argument of Perigee (Location of the closest point)

True Anomaly (Current position of the satellite)

Bonus Engineering Tip: How to handle calculations when an orbit is perfectly circular.

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Prerequisite: To get the most out of this video, ensure you have a basic understanding of conic sections in mathematics.

Study Tip: After listening to the definitions, search for visual diagrams of "Classical Orbital Elements" to map these angles to the geometry of space!

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