continuous thrust node line rotation (gray: plane of ecliptic)

2010-09-25 16:18:50
continuous thrust node line rotation (gray: plane of ecliptic)
Note where the blue lines cut through the gray plane. This maneuver attempts to rotate the inclined orbit only in the plan while leaving other elements untouched.
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Notes: "notice how the node is rotating in the plane"
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