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SpaceKernel
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An open-source, BSD-3–licensed `Python <https://www.python.org>`_ framework delivering optimized, modular components for orbit propagation, spacecraft maneuver modeling, and mission-level analysis.

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Install
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    pip install spacekernel


*****
Learn
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        Getting Started
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            New to SpaceKernel? Configure your first scenario, and propagate an orbit—all in one quick walkthrough.

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            Get Started

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        Tutorials
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            Learn by example. Step through end-to-end recipes for common workflows: orbit propagation, maneuver modeling, coverage analysis, and more.
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            To the tutorials

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        User Guide
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            Deep dive into SpaceKernel. Explore module architecture, configuration options, and best practices to build robust mission pipelines.
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        API Reference
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            Complete class & function docs. Discover every method, parameter and data type—with code snippets to get you unstuck fast.
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            To the API reference


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Current version
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