Orbital Mechanics Course
Gain mastery in orbital mechanics for practical missions. Cover two-body dynamics, Hohmann and bi-elliptic transfers, delta-v budgeting, perturbations like J2 and drag, plus coverage analysis. Design efficient orbits and manoeuvres confidently using reliable methods, constants, and simple scripts suited for real-world applications in Kenya's growing space sector.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
4.0 in the evaluation
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on tools to design and analyse orbital missions. Master Keplerian elements, two-body dynamics, efficient Hohmann and bi-elliptic transfers with precise delta-v budgets. Tackle perturbations, J2 effects, drag, sun-synchronous orbits, coverage, and revisit analysis using step-by-step approaches, trusted constants, data sources, and basic numerical scripts for practical use.
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Develop skills
- Design orbital transfers: plan Hohmann, bi-elliptic, and plane-change manoeuvres quickly.
- Manage delta-v budgets: calculate burns, margins, and staging for mission profiles.
- Model perturbations: include J2, drag, SRP, and third-body effects effectively.
- Analyse ground-tracks and coverage: forecast passes, revisit times, and sensor footprints.
- Develop orbit tools: create scripts for propagation, period, and delta-v calculations.
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