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Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion
This course is part of Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Specialization
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21 hours (approximately) 
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Online - Self Paced
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University of Colorado Boulder
About Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion
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What You Will Learn?
- Derive the rotational equations of motion and predict and determine torque-free motion equilibria and associated stabilities.
- Develop equations of motion for a rigid body with multiple spinning components and derive and apply the gravity gradient torque.
- Apply the static stability conditions of a dual-spinner configuration and predict changes as momentum exchange devices are introduced.
- Derive equations of motion for systems in which various momentum exchange devices are present.