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ISS rendezvous launch window

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Aerospace
Apr 5, 2003
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Hi
I am currently doing a report on a small RLV. mission objective is to rendezvous with the ISS.
I am using the Chase orbit method, for which the ISS orbit must be directly overhead of the sapce port.
I am looking for a programme or a web site that will allow me to calculate the position of ISS and its trace at any given future date and time.
Given this information i have developed a routine that will calculate lauch window and req azimuth.
The NASA human flight page that i visited only provides this information for past days, i need somthing to plan the launch windows.
Will greatly appreciate a programme
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You might try Satellite Tool Kit from AGI as they usually have demo versions that will let you do what you are trying without having to pay for a license. Not sure if you have tried them already. Brian Lewis
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I tried going to the STK site. I couldnt find a downloadable version of their software. The only option avilable was to order it.
Can you Download it?? if yes i will greatly appreciate the link!!! :)
Thx
 
No, you have to order the CD, but they'll send it to you for free.

Their CD contains their entire, fully functional software that has a free, but limited, operating mode. The rest of the CD requires purchase of a license.

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