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hapsira.examples
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hapsira.io
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hapsira.maneuver
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hapsira.util
hapsira.warnings
hapsira.czml
hapsira.constants
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Spacecraft
Class to represent a Spacecraft.
Returns A, the area of the spacecraft.
Returns C_D, the drag coefficient.
Returns m, the mass of the spacecraft.
Calculates the Ballistic coefficient (km^2/kg).
B – Ballistic coefficient (km^2/kg)
Quantity
Notes
Be aware that you may encounter alternative definitions of the Ballistic coefficient, such as the reciprocal: