What does a basketball in the air have in common with a satellite in space? Join Aks this week as she breaks down a key concept in orbital mechanics that was influential to the successful Mars Orbiter Mission, spearheaded by India's very own 'Rocket Woman', Ritu Karidhal. 

The Indian Mars Orbiter Mission Story: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySzBVayVhYg

Homann Transfer Orbit in 3 Minutes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKXNbf6NCKU

Audio Credits Uppbeat: 

Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks

End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein