Astrodynamics 1985; Proceedings of the Conference, Vail, CO, August 12-15, 1985. Parts 1 and 2

Papers are presented on the age and stability of the solar system, orbit dynamics, transfer dynamics, attitude dynamics and control, optimal control, and control and identification of large space structures. Topics discussed include platform servicing, mission design, and control for the 1990's, platform configurations, mission designs and applications, and atmospheric density at satellite altitudes. Consideration is given to estimating the Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer sky survey exposure, a fiber-optic laser velocimeter for studying unsteady rotating flows in spinning rocket motors, nonlinear feedback control for remote orbital capture, orbit evolution and ion cloud releases, collision-induced and explosion-induced satellite breakups, and the transfer of asteroidal material to earth orbit by means of gravity assist trajectories. Emphasis is placed on celestial mechanics, geosynchronous satellite orbits, orbit determination and maneuvers, orbit determination using TDRSS and the GPS, interplanetary exploration, and planetary exploration