Satellites orbiting the Earth play a vital role in modern communication, navigation, and surveillance systems. To describe the position and motion of a satellite in orbit, two different sets of elements are commonly used – Keplerian and Cartesian elements. In this article, we will explore the differences between these two Continue Reading
Eccentricity
What is a Hohmann transfer orbit, and how is it used to efficiently transfer a spacecraft from one circular orbit to another
The Hohmann transfer orbit is a commonly used orbital maneuver in spaceflight that enables spacecraft to efficiently transfer from one circular orbit to another. It was first proposed by German engineer Walter Hohmann in 1925, and since then, it has been widely used in space missions, including interplanetary travels. In Continue Reading