Analytical Mechanics of Space Systems

This book provides a comprehensive treatment of dynamics of space systems starting with the basic fundamentals. This single source contains topics ranging from basic kinematics and dynamics to more advanced celestial mechanics; yet all material is presented in a consistent manner. The reader is guided through the various derivations and proofs in a simple manner. The use of cookbook formulas is avoided. Instead, the reader is made to understand the underlying principle of the involved equat...