At time t0 (relative to perigee passage), the position r and velocity v of a satellite in the geocentric equatorial frame are r = {-5000 , -8000, -2100} km v = {-4 , 3.5, -3} km/s Find r and v at t1 = t0 + 60 min.
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First, we need to find the orbital elements of the satellite at time t0. We can use the following equations: a. Specific angular momentum: h = r x v b. Eccentricity vector: e = (v x h) / μ - r / |r| c. Semi-major axis: a = -μ / (2 * ε) d. Inclination: i = acos(hz Show more…
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