How to Calculate Classical Orbital Elements Using Matlab?

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Hi!

Is there a way to calculate the classical orbital elements for a satellite or space shuttle around Earth using Matlab? I would like to get started with it since it is something that I've not tried before. so plese help

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You can program an algorithm to extract orbital elements in MATLAB.
 

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