A scientific library providing tools for research in interplanetary trajectory design and space flight mechanics.
PyKEP is a scientific library for space flight mechanics research, providing tools for interplanetary trajectory design. It solves problems in orbital mechanics, trajectory optimization, and spacecraft mission design by offering functionalities like Lambert arc computation, Keplerian orbit propagation, and multi-gravity-assist trajectory design.
Researchers, scientists, mission designers, and students in astrodynamics, as well as participants in competitions like GTOC who need robust tools for trajectory design and optimization.
Developers choose PyKEP for its high-performance numerics, clean and intuitive API, and comprehensive feature set tailored specifically for advanced astrodynamics research, making it a versatile and reliable toolbox.
PyKEP is a scientific library providing basic tools for research in interplanetary trajectory design.
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Rewritten for increased speed and accuracy with improved solvers and propagators, as emphasized in the version 3 updates for better trajectory computations.
Offers intuitive and consistent interfaces in both Python and C++, making it accessible for researchers, highlighted in the cleaner API redesign.
Includes specialized functions like Lambert arc computation and multi-gravity-assist design, covering key aspects of space flight mechanics research.
Features easy installation via conda and better dependency management, streamlining setup for scientific computing environments.
Version 3 is still in development with no official conda packages released yet, leading to potential instability and breaking changes, as admitted in the README.
Requires manual steps with CMake and conda, including environment creation and compilation, which can be a barrier for users not versed in these tools.
As a specialized library, it lacks the extensive community support and integrations found in more established astrodynamics software like GMAT.