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Java Astrodynamics Toolkit

The Java Astrodynamics Toolkit (JAT) is an open-source library of software components for use in spaceflight applications written in Java or Matlab. It provides features useful when solving problems in astrodynamics, space mission design, and the navigation, guidance and control of spacecraft.

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Java Astrodynamics Toolkit (JAT)
DeveloperThe University of Texas at Austin
Stable release
1.3 / January 2002
Operating systemWindows, Unix
TypeNumerical computing
LicenseApache License 2.01
Websitejat.sourceforge.net

The Java Astrodynamics Toolkit (JAT) is an open-source library of software components for use in spaceflight applications written in Java or Matlab. It provides features useful when solving problems in astrodynamics, space mission design, and the navigation, guidance and control of spacecraft.2

The software, used by NASA, is a major collaboration by the University of Texas Computer Science department for use by professional computer astronomers. As of 2008 it was one of the most advanced astronomical toolkits available.

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  1. "Licenses | jat.sourceforge.net". 2 February 2013.
  2. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-03-20. Retrieved 2008-01-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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