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Basics of Space Flight - Gravitation and Mechanics

Basics of Space Flight - Gravitation and Mechanics

In any solar system, planets move in orbits around a star, bound to it by gravitation. Orbital paths are elliptical in shape. Users can explore concepts such as gravitational force, the properties of ellipses, Newton's principles of mechanics, Kepler's laws, orbital acceleration, and tidal effects. This is part of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Basics of Space Flight training module. A glossary, dictionary of units of measure, and links to...

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Earth Science, Orbital Mechanics, Chemistry, Space Sciences, Geoscience, NSDL, Astronomy, Space Science, Physical Sciences, Science, Physics
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Material Type:
Assessment Tool
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
May 13, 2018
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Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
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High School
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Website
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English
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