What does a basketball in the air have in common with a satellite in space? 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   6n4k6m