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Resonances, N-Body Dynamics & Gravity Assists: Foundations

Real planetary systems contain many mutually gravitating bodies, so their motions depart from ideal two-body ellipses. N-body dynamics predicts long-term planetary stability, resonant migration, asteroid hazards, spacecraft trajectories, and the evolution of exoplanet systems.

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Real planetary systems contain many mutually gravitating bodies, so their motions depart from ideal two-body ellipses.

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Repeated gravitational kicks at similar orbital phases can add coherently in a resonance.

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