Spaceflight Mechanics and Control
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2026
- Authors: Houman Hakima, Michael C.F. Bazzocchi
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 5 4 1 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 5 4 2 - 3
Spaceflight Mechanics and Control introduces readers to both the classical theories and cutting edge techniques used to simulate orbital and attitude motion. The theories discussed… Read more
Spaceflight Mechanics and Control introduces readers to both the classical theories and cutting edge techniques used to simulate orbital and attitude motion. The theories discussed are connected to real world applications such as space debris removal, asteroid deflection and redirection, spacecraft solar sailing, and control of spacecraft manipulator systems. The book covers orbital trajectory specification and design, orbital maneuvers including both impulsive and low thrust approaches, and spacecraft formation flying. Also included is access to a companion website hosting Python scripts, STK simulations, and more.
- Introduces readers to the theories, techniques, and applications used to design successful space missions
- Discusses theories related to spacecraft orbital motion and how these theories are practically applied
- Outlines multiple key attitude stabilization techniques such as spin stabilized, dual spin stabilized, and B dot detumbling control
- Includes access to a companion website featuring Python scripts, STK simulations, and more
Undergraduate and graduate students in the mechanical and aerospace engineering disciplines, scientists, researchers in the field of astronautics, and aerospace engineersinstructors teaching third- and fourth-year, core aerospace engineering courses
Part 1: Introductory ConceptsChapter 1: Spaceflight PreliminariesChapter 2: Mathematical PreliminariesChapter 3: The Systems Tool Kit ApplicationPart 2: Orbital MechanicsChapter 4: Spacecraft Orbital Motion: Point Mass, Unperturbed ModelChapter 5: Orbit Types, Classifications, and ApplicationsChapter 6: Spacecraft Orbital Motion: Perturbed Model Chapter 7: Low Thrust Orbital ManeuversChapter 8: Motion of Three Bodies Mutually Attracted by Gravity: A Simplified ModelChapter 9: Interplanetary TravelsChapter 10: Spacecraft Formation Flying and ConstellationsChapter 11: Orbit DeterminationPart 3: Attitude Kinematics and Dynamics Chapter 12: Spacecraft Attitude MotionChapter 13: Disturbance Torques Acting on SpacecraftChapter 14: Passive Spacecraft Attitude ControlChapter 15: Spacecraft Attitude EstimationChapter 16: Active Spacecraft Attitude Control Part 4: Space Debris, Asteroids, Spacecraft Solar Sailing, and Space RoboticsChapter 17: Space DebrisChapter 18: Asteroid ManipulationChapter 19: Spacecraft Solar SailingChapter 20: Robotic Manipulation in Space
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Houman Hakima
Dr. Houman Hakima is the Technical Team Lead at Space Strategies Consulting Ltd. In Ottawa, Canada. He received his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Toronto, and his current research interests include space-systems engineering, novel small-satellite mission concepts, orbital mechanics, trajectory design and control, attitude dynamics, estimation, and space. In 2020, he obtained Grand Master Certification from Analytical Graphical Inc.'s Systems Tool Kit (STK).
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Michael C.F. Bazzocchi
Dr. Michael C.F. Bazzocchi is an Assistant Professor at Clarkson University and Director of the Astronautics and Robotics Laboratory (ASTRO Lab). Previously, Dr. Bazzocchi held positions at the University of Toronto (Canada) in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, the Institute for Robotics and Mechatronics, the Toronto Institute of Advanced Manufacturing, and the Institute for Aerospace Studies. He was a researcher in Onboard Space Systems at Luleå University of Technology (Sweden). Dr. Bazzocchi also worked for the RHEA Group as a spacecraft concurrent design engineer on the Canadian Space Agency satCODE (satellite concurrent design) project.
Dr. Bazzocchi’s research interests can be broadly categorized into the fields of astronautics and robotics.