Introduction to Orbital Mechanics – Maneuvering in Space

Session Description

Students will consider why objects move through space in curved shapes and apply geometry and physics concepts to better understand celestial motion. By trading “height for speed” the connection between transforming potential for kinetic energy, e.g., the conservation of mechanical energy, students may calculate spacecraft maneuvering (orbital changes and rendezvous).

Learning Outcome

Students will correlate everyday phenomena to orbital motion including the conservation of mechanical energy (e.g. roller coasters and pendula)

Session Schedule

Course Length: 5 weeks

Every Sunday, for 5 weeks

Starting from: 17th September 2023

Pricing

 $63 per course (includes all 5 week meetings)

Mentor/Expert

Kevin Simmons