- Celestial mechanics- this lecture presents the fundamental laws of space mechanics that govern the movement of
bodies around the Earth. It is illustrated with examples, analyzing differences in Keplerian movement and
the conditions of observation from the ground. It also provides the characteristics of the main orbits of Earth
observation satellites, with emphasis on the orbits of the GNSS satellites.
- Satellite orbits - this lecture is based on the concepts acquired in the "Celestial Mechanics" class to apply them
more specifically to the orbit of satellites. By studying the relative movements between the orbit, the Earth and the Sun, it is focused on Earth observation satellites (and the very important case of sun-synchronous
satellites). It also studies the trace of satellites, their repetitiveness, the evolution of their altitude, as well as
the geometric conditions of shooting (swath, spatial and temporal sampling). It end with a brief study of
satellites around Mars or other celestial bodies.
- Space law
