I am attempting to calculate the optimum trajectory of a space shuttle going into orbit, taking into account gravitational and atmospheric losses. How would it be possible to minimise the sum of these losses and thus plot an optimum trajectory?
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Related: https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/744/effect-of-atmospheric-drag-on-rocket-launches-and-benefits-of-high-altitude-laun – Organic Marble Feb 04 '18 at 19:51
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Related: https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/5419/climbing-at-terminal-velocity-minimizes-losses-but-why-and-of-what – Organic Marble Feb 04 '18 at 20:00
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1It depends on the drag of the specific vehicle. The higher the weight-to-drag of the vehicle the more you want to turn. – Loren Pechtel Feb 04 '18 at 20:16
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1Duplicate question, with answers, on Physics Stackexchange : How can you work out the most efficient path of a space shuttle going into space, taking into account gravity and atmosphere loss?. – David Hammen Feb 05 '18 at 03:48
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Those answers are awful. – Organic Marble Feb 05 '18 at 11:55