Lectures related to Orbital inclination change

Earth Centered Inertial (ECI) Frame

Covers the Earth Centered Inertial (ECI) frame and its relationship with orbital planes, seasons, and rotational directions.

Crew-7 Return and Space Mission Design Overview

Discusses Crew-7's return from the ISS and key principles of space mission design.

Nodal Regression and Sun-synchronous Orbits

Explores nodal regression, forces in LEO, and Sun-synchronous orbits.

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Space Mission Design: Starship Test and Rendezvous Techniques

Discusses SpaceX's Starship test flight and the principles of rendezvous in space missions.

Orbital Parameters and Calendars

Explains classical orbital parameters, spacecraft's state vector, and Gregorian vs. Julian days.

True Anomaly in Elliptical Orbits

Explores true anomaly in elliptical orbits and the transformation between Cartesian and polar coordinates.

Kepler Laws and Anomalies

Covers the determination of satellite vehicle coordinates with respect to Earth using almanac and ephemerides.

Orbital Maneuvers and Rendezvous

Explores orbital maneuvers, special orbits, and rendezvous in space missions, with a focus on the Space Shuttle approaching the International Space Station.

Introduction to Space Propulsion Systems

Introduces the principles and applications of space propulsion systems.

Earth-Centered-Earth-Fixed (ECEF) Frame

Explores the ECEF frame for satellite positions, orbital planes, and orbit parameters.

Interplanetary Trajectories: Orbital Characteristics

Covers interplanetary trajectories, sphere of influence, and orbital characteristics of planets.

Elliptical Orbits: Examples and Formulas

Covers examples and formulas related to elliptical orbits and how to determine parameters of an elliptical orbit using known points.

Maneuvers and Burns

Explains the impact of altitude on orbital parameters and the types of burns used in space missions.

Asteroids and Comets Collision Threats

Explores the risks of asteroids and comets colliding with Earth and innovative strategies for mitigating these threats.

Stellar Orbits in Spherical Potentials

Explores stellar orbits in spherical potentials, including Keplerian orbits, nearly circular orbits, and the Miyamoto-Nagai potential.

Galaxy Disk Models: Orbits and Potentials

Explores galaxy disk models, orbits, potentials, and circular velocity in disk galaxies.

Spacewalks: Training and Missions

Explores spacewalk experiences, training, assembly missions, and maintenance protocols.

Stellar Orbits in Axisymmetric Potentials

Explores the dynamics of stellar orbits in axisymmetric potentials, focusing on nearly circular orbits and different types of motion.

Kepler's Laws and Orbital Mechanics

Explores Kepler's laws, orbital mechanics, energy of motion, flight path angles, orbital maneuvers, Hohmann transfers, geostationary orbits, and Lagrange points.