This lecture covers the principles of space mission design and operations, including aerodynamic braking, spacecraft propulsion, orbit insertion, and re-entry techniques. It explores topics such as aerocapture, aerobraking, electric propulsion, and nuclear rocket engines, with examples from historical missions like Vostok 1 and the Space Shuttle program.
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