Objects in Motion: Orbital Mechanics for Writers

by Ken Burnside

The sequel to the Hugo Award finalist "The Hot Equations," "Objects in Motion" covers the basics of orbital mechanics from a writer's perspective. It touches on transfer orbits, types of rockets, and travel times. The article examines common military SF tropes in light of current knowledge and a half-century of human space flight.

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Published February 8, 2016

About the author

Ken Burnside is a designer, and the founder and creative director of Ad Astra Games.

Reviews

[Alistair Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent review of the fundamentals of orbital mechanics from a literary perspective. Anyone who wants to write realistic space fiction should read this.