Tentative Teaching Schedule#

Week

Content

Problem Sets

1

Vectors Review and Two-Body Dynamics

2

Elliptical Orbits

Problem Set 1

3

Circular Orbits

Problem Set 2

4

Orbital Elements Part 1 and Part 2

Problem Set 3

5

Orbital Maneuvers

Problem Set 4

6

Orbital Maneuvers and Hyperbolic Orbits

Plotting Tutorial

7

Launch Windows and Ground Tracks

8

Special Orbits

Problem Set 5

9

Attitude Parametrization

Problem Set 6

10

Attitude Kinematics and Coriolis Theorem

Problem Set 7

11

Attitude Dynamics: Euler Equations and Torque-free Motion

12

Attitude Control Systems