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Old May 16th 09, 01:19 PM posted to sci.space.tech
Jorge R. Frank
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Default NASA orbit simulation software

Joćo Gomes wrote:
Hey..

Does anyone knows what programs does NASA use to simulate and predict
the orbit of a spacecraft? and for simulate the reentry phase of the
shutle and from now on orion?


There's no one answer to the first question; every NASA center has its
own trajectory analysis software. NASA does use POST quite a bit but it
is not the only program used.

Regarding the second question, NASA/JSC uses the Descent Design System
(DDS) and Spacecraft Trajectory and Mission Planning Simulator (STAMPS)
to simulate space shuttle entries.