A detailed lecture presentation on how we explore the Solar System. It covers the main types of space mission, from flybys to orbiters and landers, how spacecraft are launched and placed into orbit, how gravity assist works, propulsion and fuel, and the onboard systems a spacecraft needs. Voyager 2 is used as a worked example. Lecture notes by Dr C. C. Lang.
What this presentation covers
- Launch and orbits
- gravity assist
- fuel and propulsion
- flyby, orbiter and lander missions
- Voyager 2
- onboard spacecraft systems
Level: A Level / University
Slides: 30
Format: PowerPoint (.ppt)