Principles of orbit

United States, 1984

Film
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Episode of Series “Space Science”.
How do the laws of inertia and universal gravitation govern the flight of an orbiting satellite? This program investigates the question by demonstrating the behaviour of a satellite, both in circular and elliptical orbit.

Credits

production company

Journal Films

Language

English

Duration

00:10:00:00

Colour

Colour

ACMI Identifier

34251

Subject categories

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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