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How Mathematical Modelling and Optimisation Guide Spacecraft TrajectoriesBy Nandika Kohli
Abstract: Spacecraft trajectory design is fundamentally a mathematical problem involving the prediction, evaluation and optimisation of motion under complex physical constraints. This article explores how mathematical modelling and optimisation are used to determine feasible and efficient trajectories for spacecraft. Beginning with the simplified two-body model, the article introduces the differential equation governing gravitational motion and explains how initial position and velocity determine the subsequent trajectory. It then examines how trajectory design …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2026 Read article →