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Orbital Mechanics II

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Discussion

closed orbits

Circular orbits, virial theorem, energy

Elliptical orbits, apogee-perigee, aphelion-perihelion, energy and angular momentum

open orbits

Parabolic-hyperbolic orbits, energy

unusual orbits

Slingshot effect, translunar insertion, co-orbital moons