Solving Kepler Problem for 2-Body System: Velocity & Position

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The discussion centers on solving the Kepler Problem for a two-body system with a significant mass difference. Key references include Landau and Lifshitz Mechanics and Fowles and Cassiday, which provide solutions and methodologies. Numerous approaches exist for solving Kepler's equation, with many celestial mechanics texts offering various methods. Recommendations for further reading include the works of Jean Meeus and a Wikipedia page on the Kepler problem. Overall, there are ample resources available online for those interested in celestial computations.
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How do you solve the Kepler Problem for a 2-body system where m1<<m2 with a given velocity and position vector resulting in a new velocity and position for a certain time interval?
 
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The solution is in Landau and Lifshitz Mechanics. Chapter 3.
 
Is there anywhere on the web that it is solved?
 
I think it is also in Chapter 5 or 6 in Fowles and Cassiday.
 
There are many ways of solving Kepler's equation - hundreds of them. Any decent celestial mechanics text should present several. Have you searched around on the web?
In general, if you're going to do much celestial computing, I recommend the works of Jean Meeus.
 
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