This video starts the space mechanics or astronautics part of the course. We derive the orbit equation which applies to spacecraft, rockets and satellites using the Newton's law of gravitation and Lagrange equations. The gravitational constant and geocentric gravitational constant are discussed. Potential and kinetic energy of the spacecraft are derived and used to construct the Lagrangian of the system.
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