Orbital Maneuver: Design an Elliptical Orbit with e=0.20 and Altitude 700 km?

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The discussion focuses on designing an elliptical orbit for a satellite with an eccentricity of e=0.20 and an altitude of 700 km. The orbit is identified as a polar orbit with an inclination of 90 degrees. The J2 perturbation effect is noted to be approximately 10^-3, which is crucial for maintaining the orbit without additional maneuvers. The analysis emphasizes the importance of understanding orbital mechanics and perturbation effects in satellite design.

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Hi!

I need help with a problem regarding orbital maneuvre. The question is:
You're doing a first-order analysis on a new satellite in an elliptical orbit with eccentricity e=0.20 and altitude 700 km. Can you design the orbit so that no maneuvers are necessary to maintain it?

Where should I begin? I know that it is a polar orbit since the altitude is 700 km, and the inclination is then 90 degrees. J2 is approximately 10^-3

Thanks!
 
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