spacekernel 0.1.0.dev8

The Core Engine for Space Mission Simulation and Analysis

spacekernel

SpaceKernel (Space Mission Engineering Tools) is a Python package providing a robust and extensible ecosystem for Earth satellite services, mission analysis, and space situational awareness (SSA). It offers fast orbit propagation, maneuver simulation, coverage analysis, and powerful 2D/3D visualization, all designed for research and operational workflows.

Features

• Accurate Orbit Propagation: Support for multiple integration methods and perturbation models, including J2, atmospheric drag, lunisolar, and SRP effects.

• Maneuver Modeling: Apply and analyze maneuvers with custom parameters and easy scenario setup.

• Payload Coverage & Access: Tools for computing payload coverage, contact windows, and access analysis.

• Visualization: High-quality 2D and 3D visualization for orbits, ground tracks, stations, and coverage footprints.

• High Performance: Cython-powered for speed.

Third-Party Licenses

IAU SOFA

This project includes unmodified third-party software from the IAU SOFA collection:

IAU SOFA Software Library (C Edition)
Copyright (c) 2009–2023 International Astronomical Union

This software is distributed under the terms of the SOFA license, included in LICENSE-SOFA.txt. For more information, visit https://www.iausofa.org.

SGP4

This project includes unmodified third-party software from the CelesTrak Fundamentals of Astrodynamics repository:

SGP4.cpp and SGP4.h
Copyright (c) Free Software Foundation

These files are distributed under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0. The full license text is available in LICENSE-SGP4.txt. For more information, visit https://github.com/CelesTrak/fundamentals-of-astrodynamics.