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Hohmann transfer to Mars
A spacecraft in a circular orbit at AU is to be placed on a Hohmann transfer to a circular orbit at AU. Compute (a) the transfer time and (b) the two impulsive velocity changes and . Take km/s.
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Reading resources
Material that covers the physics behind this problem.
- An Introduction to Modern AstrophysicsCarroll & Ostlie
The standard reference for olympiad-level astrophysics. Chapters 1-3 cover the celestial sphere, orbits and the magnitude system.
Textbook - HyperPhysics — AstrophysicsGeorgia State University
Quick concept maps and formula references. Good for refreshing a relationship mid-problem.
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