What is the Newest Tool for Space Trajectory Optimization and Mission Analysis?

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The Goddard Space Flight Center has released the General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT) as open source for space trajectory optimization and mission analysis. GMAT, developed by NASA and private industry, incorporates new technology and serves as a testbed for future advancements. This initiative aligns with NASA's goal of maximizing technology transfer and is licensed under the NASA Open Source Agreement. For further details, visit the GMAT website at http://gmat.gsfc.nasa.gov.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of space trajectory optimization principles
  • Familiarity with mission analysis techniques
  • Basic knowledge of open source software licensing, specifically the NASA Open Source Agreement
  • Experience with software tools for simulation and analysis in aerospace engineering
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  • Explore the features and capabilities of GMAT for trajectory optimization
  • Learn about the integration of new technologies in GMAT
  • Research other open source tools for mission analysis, such as Auto2000
  • Investigate the application of GMAT in real-world mission scenarios
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Aerospace engineers, mission planners, and researchers in space exploration who are interested in trajectory optimization and mission analysis tools.

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Goddard Space Flight Center just released as open source a tool to perform space trajectory optimization and mission analysis. It appears to be quite cool.
The General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT) is a space trajectory optimization and mission analysis system developed by NASA and private industry in the spirit of the NASA Vision. GMAT contains new technology and is a testbed for future technology development. To satisfy NASA's mandate and maximize technology transfer, GMAT is an open source software system licensed under the NASA Open Source Agreement.​
For more info, see the GMAT website, http://gmat.gsfc.nasa.gov
 
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I have been hoping for 20+ years that NASA might get around to doing that. On the other hand, few people had decent PC's.
 

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