Bang-Bang To An Asteroid
Roid Rage
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Navigating Space: SPICE Files and Trajectory Calculations
This chapter explores the significance of SPICE files in defining orbits for space missions, particularly asteroids. It highlights the enduring relevance of Fortran programming and the technical complexities involved in trajectory calculations, including mission segmentation and asteroid selection based on composition. The discussion emphasizes the challenges of integrating theoretical tools with practical applications in space exploration.
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