Author Description

Space Vehicle Guidance, Control, and Astrodynamics is written for those who are interested in guidance, navigation, control, and dynamics of advanced space systems, launch vehicles, robotic and human exploration of asteroids, and/or planetary defense missions. Chapters 2 through 5 are adopted from the author's previous book Space Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Second Edition. Chapters 1 and 6 to 11 contain all new material specifically developed for this volume. New Topics Include: Spacecraft attitude determination and control, Launch vehicle ascent flight control, fundamentals of astrodynamics, Orbital intercept, rendezvous, and terminal guidance, Trajectory analysis and design for asteroid missions, Planetary defense mission analysis and design, Close proximity dynamics and control around asteroids Space Vehicle Guidance, Control, and Astrodynamics is intended for use as a textbook or a sustaining reference source for senior undergraduate or graduate courses. With emphasis on practical applications it is also a valuable reference for practicing engineers and researchers. Book jacket.