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Orbital mechanics

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Orbital mechanics, also known as celestial mechanics, is the branch of astrodynamics that deals with the motions of celestial objects and spacecraft under the influence of gravitational forces. It encompasses the study of the orbits of planets, moons, and artificial satellites, and it provides the mathematical and physical principles to predict their trajectories.

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