Orbital Mechanics Courses and Certifications

Ross Dynamics Lab

Halo Orbits in Three-Body Problem - Theory and MATLAB Computation - Topic 16

Delve into the mathematical theory and computation of halo orbits in three-body systems, exploring real-world applications like the James Webb Telescope's orbit and implementing solutions using MATLAB.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ross Dynamics Lab

Earth-Moon Multi-Orbiter Cyclers - New Solutions to the Three-Body Problem

Discover stable multi-orbiter cyclers that allow spacecraft to alternately orbit Earth and Moon without propulsion, revealing new solutions to the three-body problem.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ross Dynamics Lab

Earth-Moon-Spacecraft 3-Body Orbital Motion in Cislunar Space

Explore how Earth–Moon three-body dynamics creates low-energy cislunar routes through Lagrange points, periodic orbits, and their manifolds.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Space Flight Mechanics

A mechanics-focused treatment of spaceflight covering two- and three-body motion, trajectory transfers, attitude dynamics, and propulsion.

• YouTube
• 1 day 19 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CoA Physics

Physics 4A - Kepler's Third Law and Orbital Mechanics - Problem 74

Explore planetary motion and Kepler's 3rd Law through a detailed problem-solving session, enhancing understanding of celestial mechanics and orbital dynamics.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rocket Science for Everyone

693 ratings at Coursera

Understand how satellites reach and work in space: the three main orbit regions, why rockets are needed, satellite components, and three real satellite missions.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

航天器轨道力学

系统讲授从二体问题、轨道摄动与定轨到近地、机动及月球和行星际任务的航天器轨道设计。

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

航天器轨道动力学

系统学习航天器轨道动力学，涵盖二体问题、轨道机动、相对运动、轨道摄动、深空轨道与三体问题。

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

复杂航天器控制系统设计

系统学习航天器轨道与姿态测量、动力学及控制系统设计，并通过建模、仿真与实验培养工程实践能力。

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

航天动力学与控制

围绕航天器姿态运动，系统讲解从测量与确定、动力学建模到被动和主动控制的完整方法链。

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Career Certificate

Rocket Science 101

65 ratings at Coursera

Explore the global history of rocketry, how orbits work, how rocket engines function, and what space missions deliver, then weigh Hollywood's depictions against real rocket science.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

The Basics of Rocket Science

48 ratings at Coursera

Explore how rockets fly: apply Newton's laws and thrust, compare solid, liquid, electric and nuclear engines, and examine orbits, escape velocity and trips to Mars.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Space Mission Design and Operations

5 ratings

Learn the concepts used in the design of space missions, manned or unmanned, and operations, based on the professional experience of the lecturer.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Space Mission Design and Operations

Design space missions using orbital mechanics: plan Earth and interplanetary trajectories, maneuvers and rendezvous, and study propulsion, spacecraft systems, and human spaceflight operations.

• Coursera
• 9 weeks, 8 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Interplanetary Spacecraft and Satellite Engineering

1361 ratings at Udemy

Aerospace Engineering: A Complete Guide to Design and Technology of Interplanetary Rocket Space Missions and Satellites

• Udemy
• 3 hours 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course