Flight Dynamics Toolkit

The toolkit offers a robust set of functionalities tailored to the needs of commercial space companies engaged in satellite operations and spacecraft trajectory analysis. At the core of the FDS API is a robust astrodynamics engine that empowers satellite operators to optimise mission performance, reduce fuel consumption, and extend satellite lifespan. We provide the following services through REST APIs:

Orbit Determination & Propagation:

• Uses advanced force models and integrators for precise satellite positioning
• Processes GPS/GNSS data, ephemerides, and TLEs
• Accounts for perturbations like atmospheric drag and solar radiation pressure

Conjunction Assessment:

• Identifies collision risks using screening algorithms against space object catalogs
• Processes Conjunction Data Messages (CDMs)
• Offers customisable screening volumes and probability calculations

Collision Avoidance:

• Designs optimal manoeuvres to mitigate collision risks
• Supports high-thrust and low-thrust propulsion scenarios
• Includes post-manoeuvre screening for comprehensive orbital safety

High Accuracy Pass Prediction:

• Generates precise satellite pass predictions for communication planning
• Integrates TLEs, high-precision ephemerides, and real-time tracking data
• Considers user-defined constraints like minimum elevation angles