Question: Problem 3 : Elliptical orbit ( 1 0 pts . ) A transfer orbit is an elliptical orbit meant to move satellites between two different

Problem 3: Elliptical orbit (10 pts.)
A transfer orbit is an elliptical orbit meant to move satellites between two different-radius circular orbits. A satellite with mass \( m=3000\mathrm{~kg}\) is in a circular orbit with \( r_{1}=20,000\mathrm{~km}\). It needs to be moved into a larger orbit with \( r_{2}=25,200\mathrm{~km}\).
The satellite is moved from orbit 1 into the transfer orbit at point A , and then is moved into orbit 2 at point B .
A. For the elliptical transfer orbit, find the following quantities:
1. The semi-major axis \( a \).
2. The distance from the center of the orbit to the satellite, \( c \).(Hint: First label on the diagram the location of the 2 foci of the ellipse, the distance \( a \), and the distance \( c \). Then find \( c \).)
3. The eccentricity \( e \).
B. What is the orbital period in the elliptical orbit?
C. How much energy was added to get the satellite from orbit 1 into the transfer orbit?
Problem 3 : Elliptical orbit ( 1 0 pts . ) A

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