Lecture

Ascent to Space and Re-entry

Description

This lecture covers the process of orbit insertion, including powered ascent, circularization, and transfer orbit insertion. It also discusses losses during ascent to orbit, different cases of orbit insertion, shuttle ascent to orbit, re-entry, and final approach to landing. The instructor explains the concepts of velocity, drag force, flight path angle, and gravity loss in the context of space mission design and operations.

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Official source

https://mediaspace.epfl.ch/media/0_wf1mf66g

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