Space exploration began with the launch of Sputnik and Astrophysics was born as the application of physics to the phenomena observed by Astronomy, which etymologically means laws of the stars.
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| Mechanics |
The branch of applied mathematics that deals with the motion and equilibrium of bodies. It is subdivided into dynamics motion under the influence of forces, statics equilibrium conditions and kinematics motion without reference to mass or force. Celestial mechanics is the application of mechanics in astronomical situations.
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