Circular Orbit Plane Change

MATLAB script for solving the circular orbit plane change problem.

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This document presents the geometry and equations associated with the single impulse maneuver that modifies the inclination and/or right ascension of the ascending node (RAAN) of circular orbits. It also describes a MATLAB script that solves this classic astrodynamic problem.

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David Eagle (2026). Circular Orbit Plane Change (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/39178-circular-orbit-plane-change), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

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General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.1.0.0

Added three-dimensional display of orbits. Updated PDF document.

1.0.0.0