Orbital Mechanics, Third Edition (AIAA Education Series)

Contributors to the third edition of this text include scientists and engineers from The Aerospace Corporation, an organization in the U.S. space program. Intended for aerospace professionals and graduate students, the text covers the theory and application of earth orbits and interplanetary trajectories, orbital maneuvers, space rendezvous, orbit perturbations, and collision hazards associated with space debris. The revised edition includes recent developments in space exploration and new developments in space debris. The text is now accompanied by a CD-ROM software package illustrating text material and providing solutions to selected problems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)