Astrodynamics/Ballistic Trajectories

Astrodynamics

A ballistic trajectory is an orbit that intersects the surface of the earth. Once in the trajectory, a ballistic missile can travel large distances around the earth before impacting with the target.

Suborbital Trajectories

Suborbital trajectories are ballistic trajectories that have their apoapsis above the boundary of space.

Ballistic Missile Trajectory

Launching Errors

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