On May 16, 1:19 pm, "Jorge R. Frank" wrote:
João 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.

And STAMPS can be used with different vehicles?

Is there any change to purchase or to have that software for a project
my university is developing?