astrodynamics

English

Etymology

From astro- +‎ dynamics.

Noun

astrodynamics (uncountable)

  1. The study of the motion of rockets and spacecraft, usually from Newton's laws of motion, Newtonian gravity, and Kepler's laws
    Synonym: orbital mechanics

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