Linear/angular momentum formulas

[dopey9]

Does anyone know the formulas for

(1) linear momentum
(2) angular momentum

for the situtation of two spacecraft s colliding in space or in orbit

thankz

 

[Astronuc]

That is not very simple.

Are the collisions elastic or inelastic, and then one needs to know the impact parameter, i.e. how far from the combined CM both spacecraft CMs are.

Please do not double post - the same question is asked in this thread
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=125895

An inelastic collision is described, and as DocAl asked, what is 'conserved' in this collision?

 

[dopey9]

What do mean by 'CM'?

 

[neutrino]

Centre of Mass.