Astrodynamics is a term application of physics, particularly Newtonian mechanics, to space objects such as stars, planets and satellites.

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Apse line Apsis Areostationary orbit Areostationary satellite Areosynchronous orbit Areosynchronous satellite Argument of periapsis Argument of the perihelion Ascending node Astrodynamics Atmospheric drag C Capture orbit Central body Characteristic energy Circular orbit D Delta-v Delta-v budget Descending node E Earth orbit Eccentric anomaly Eccentricity (orbit) Eccentricity vector Ecliptic Ecliptic orbit Elliptic orbit Equatorial orbit

E cont. Escape orbit Escape velocity G Geostationary orbit Geostationary ring Geostationary transfer orbit Geosynchronous orbit Graveyard orbit Gravity drag H Heliostationary orbit Heliosynchronous orbit Hohmann transfer orbit Hyperbolic trajectory I Inclination Inertial frame of reference Intermediate circular orbit L Longitude of the ascending node Longitude of the periapsis Low Earth orbit M Mass fraction Mean anomaly Mean longitude O Orbit equation Orbit phasing Orbital angular momentum vector Orbital elements Orbital inclination change Orbital maneuver

O cont. Orbital nodes Orbital period Orbital perturbation Orbital state vectors Orbital stationkeeping Orbiting body P Parabolic trajectory Payload fraction Polar Sun Synchronous Orbit Polar orbit Prograde and retrograde motion R Relative angular momentum S Semi-major axis Semi-minor axis Solar radiation pressure Space rendezvous Specific orbital energy Specific relative angular momentum Sphere of influence (astrodynamics) Standard assumptions in astrodynamics Standard gravitational parameter T True anomaly True longitude Tsiolkovsky rocket equation V Vernal equinox Vis-viva equation