2/207 The spacecraft S approaches the planet Mars along a trajectory b-b in the orbital plane of Mars with an absolute velocity of 19 km/s. Mars has a velocity of 24.1 km/s along its trajectory a-a. Determine the angle B between the line of sight S-M and the tra- jectory b-b when Mars appears from the spacecraft to be approaching it head on. Ans. B 55.6° 24.1 km/s 15° 19 km /s S Problem 2/207

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2/207 The spacecraft S approaches the planet Mars along
a trajectory b-b in the orbital plane of Mars with an
absolute velocity of 19 km/s. Mars has a velocity of
24.1 km/s along its trajectory a-a. Determine the
angle B between the line of sight S-M and the tra-
jectory b-b when Mars appears from the spacecraft
to be approaching it head on.
Ans. B 55.6°
M
b.
24.1 km/s
15°
19 km /s
S
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Transcribed Image Text:2/207 The spacecraft S approaches the planet Mars along a trajectory b-b in the orbital plane of Mars with an absolute velocity of 19 km/s. Mars has a velocity of 24.1 km/s along its trajectory a-a. Determine the angle B between the line of sight S-M and the tra- jectory b-b when Mars appears from the spacecraft to be approaching it head on. Ans. B 55.6° M b. 24.1 km/s 15° 19 km /s S Problem 2/207
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