// ORBITAL LOGISTICS AND PROPULSION TERM
Trajectory
The path an object follows through space, influenced by forces like gravity and propulsion. It describes where an object has been and where it's going.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A trajectory is the path traced by a moving object (e.g., spacecraft, projectile) through space, determined by initial velocity, gravitational fields, and any applied forces, critical for mission planning and navigation.
BACKGROUND
The North Korean space program is the program of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea, to develop its space capabilities.
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- Flight path
- Orbit
- Course
- Path
- Route
USAGE NOTE
Mission control constantly monitors and adjusts a spacecraft's trajectory to ensure it reaches its intended destination.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Trajectory.
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Trajectory optimization is critical for all phases of their missions, including launch, orbital maneuvers, satellite deployment, re-entry, and precision landing.
A federally funded research and development center managed by Caltech for NASA. JPL is renowned for its deep space missions and robotic exploration, which require highly sophisticated trajectory design and navigation for interplanetary travel.
Europe's gateway to space, involved in developing and launching missions for Earth observation, science, human spaceflight, and exploration. Trajectory planning is fundamental for all ESA missions, from launch to orbital operations and re-entry.
A joint venture of Lockheed Martin and Boeing, providing reliable and cost-efficient space launch services for government and commercial customers. Precise trajectory calculations are essential for mission success in placing payloads into specific orbits.
An aerospace manufacturer and small satellite launch service provider. Trajectory analysis and optimization are key to accurately deploying small satellites to their intended orbits using their Electron rocket.
Develops reusable rocket engines, launch vehicles, and in-space systems. Trajectory design is crucial for their suborbital tourism flights (New Shepard) and their orbital launch vehicle (New Glenn), including precision landing capabilities.
A French company that is the world's first commercial launch service provider. It operates the Ariane, Soyuz, and Vega launch vehicles, requiring extensive trajectory planning and execution for diverse satellite missions.