Freeflyer
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About Freeflyer
From ai-solutions.com: FreeFlyer is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software application for space mission design, analysis, and operations. FreeFlyer stands out as the most powerful tool of its kind by providing users with a robust scripting language for solving all types of astrodynamics problems. FreeFlyer has been independently verified and validated for flight-tested, proven accuracy, and is used for spacecraft analysis and operations by NASA, NOAA, USAF, NRO, and commercial satellite providers.
FreeFlyer offers flexible deployment options including customizable user interfaces, cross-platform support for Windows and Linux systems, and a dedicated API for integrating custom applications. Additionally, FreeFlyer-based ground systems can integrate with any 3rd party TT&C programs and external tools. It is scalable to accommodate growing and evolving mission requirements and provides an open framework to easily adapt for the automation of mission-unique functions.
Supported Operating Systems
Available for Windows and Linux. Mac users will need to install Windows first.
VPN requirement
Connection to campus VPN is required to license Freeflyer.
Downloading and Installing Freeflyer
You can download Freeflyer via these links:
- Freeflyer 7.6 for Windows - https://alabama.box.com/s/rvfiy8b0r6p9w7ez2g5x68x7i8v1zcoj
- Freeflyer 7.6 for Linux - https://alabama.box.com/s/txbtlyqpci6x44rhrtyvhpn7zjfvo8fv
Licensing Freeflyer
- After installation, open Freeflyer, and the Register a New FreeFlyer License dialog box.
- Open this link to get the license server name: https://alabama.box.com/s/20s5jdrlczcrofjq60ljozjyvgxk99q8
- Enter the license server name and port 27000
- Click Register License File to continue
- This only works on campus or while connected to the campus VPN
