Foundational References
The explanations, derivations, and problem approaches presented throughout this website are inspired by widely used textbooks in astrodynamics, spacecraft dynamics, control theory, and estimation. These references provide deeper theoretical treatment and are recommended for further study.
Orbital Mechanics
- Curtis, H. D. — Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students, Elsevier.
- Vallado, D. A. — Fundamentals of Astrodynamics and Applications, Microcosm Press.
- Bate, R. R., Mueller, D. D., White, J. E. — Fundamentals of Astrodynamics, Dover Publications.
Spacecraft Dynamics & Attitude Control
- Wie, B. — Space Vehicle Dynamics and Control, AIAA.
- Wertz, J. R. — Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control, Springer.
- Markley, F. L., Crassidis, J. L. — Fundamentals of Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control, Springer.
- Schaub, H., Junkins, J. L. — Analytical Mechanics of Space Systems, AIAA.
Control Systems & Flight Dynamics
- Stevens, B., Lewis, F., Johnson, E. — Aircraft Control and Simulation, Wiley.
- Nelson, R. — Flight Stability and Automatic Control, McGraw-Hill.
- Fichter, W. — Principles of Spacecraft Control.
Estimation & Filtering
- Simon, D. — Optimal State Estimation: Kalman, H-Infinity, and Nonlinear Approaches.
- Brown, R. — Random Signals and Applied Kalman Filtering.
Orbit Determination
- Tapley, B., Schutz, B., Born, G. — Statistical Orbit Determination, Elsevier.
Numerical Methods
- Chapra, S., Canale, R. — Numerical Methods for Engineers.
Note
This website provides simplified explanations and worked examples designed for learning purposes. Readers interested in deeper mathematical derivations and advanced spacecraft mission analysis are encouraged to consult the original textbooks listed above.