1. Kepler and two-body orbit

Newton’s laws mass and gravitational force force balance initial conditions

2. Orbital Elements

How do we name or identify an object in space? specifically in Earth orbit.

  • TLE

  • NORAD catalog number

  • International Designator

2.1. Where is BCON-2 ?

  • Find the IntDesig for SpaceX Transporter-16 launch.

  • List all objects from the launch.

3. Orbit propagation

SGP4 gpredict