Fundamentals of Astrodynamics Author:Roger R. Bate Teaching text developed by U.S. Air Force Academy and designed as a first course emphasizes the universal variable formulation. Develops the basic two-body and n-body equations of motion; orbit determination; classical orbital elements, coordinate transformations; differential correction; more. Includes specialized applications to lunar and inte... more »rplanetary flight, example problems, exercises. 1971 edition.« less