Universe Sandbox
Universe Sandbox Legacy => Universe Sandbox Legacy | Discussion => Topic started by: Diellur on October 22, 2012, 12:15:47 PM
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Hello all,
I am working on a research project which involves sending a spacecraft into the outer solar system. As part of this, I need to investigate the various transfer orbits between Earth and the destination (probably Mars, although this might change). Universe Sandbox seems to be a good tool, although I am after some input in terms of functionality. Can this software account for a small object of given mass (the spacecraft) and, when selecting the destination from Earth, calculate the required transfer orbit?
Appreciate the help.
D.
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no it cannot. you can input the exact vector and position of any object but there is no way to calculate a transfer orbit.
it can, although, simulate satellites and spacecraft.
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Thanks for the help. :)
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Mudkpiz is correct, there's currently no transfer orbit feature.
You might also want to check out Kerbal Space Program:
http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/ (http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/)
(although it doesn't take place in our solar system)