Principles of orbit

United States, 1984

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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.

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Journal Films

Duration

00:10:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1984

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Space Science

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Space Science

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ACMI Identifier

323835

Language

English

Subject categories

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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