Exploring the Intricacies of Apsidal Precession in Rocket Science

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In summary, the conversation suggests that the person is studying aerospace engineering and needs to give a 15-minute presentation on a topic within rocket science. They are unsure of what to choose and seek advice on the matter. Suggestions include choosing something they are interested in, or considering a basic introduction to "Hohmann transfer orbits" given their knowledge in orbital mechanics and relative motions. Other potential topics mentioned are geostational orbits, tidal locking, and apsidal precession.
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I am studing master of science in aerospace engineering. I should hold an 15 min long presentation on a intressting subject within rocket science. I really don't know what to choose. I have knowledge in Orbital mechanics and relative motions and all the basic and want something more complicated.

What do I choose? please help me
 
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Choose something you are interested in. If there isn't anything you are interested in then you should change majors.
 
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What is your audience?
 
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Talk about geostational orbits and tidal locking
 
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apsidal precession is cool too!
 

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