JPL Solar System Dynamics (SSD)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

JPL Solar System Dynamics provides information related to the orbits, physical characteristics, and discovery circumstances for most known natural bodies in our solar system.

Target Customer

Planetary scientists, mission planners and navigation teams, space agencies and researchers needing precise ephemerides and body parameters for solar system objects.

Key Differentiator

Continuously updated, high-precision ephemerides (positions/velocities), gravity fields, and rotational parameters for planets, satellites, asteroids, and comets, plus integrated tools (Horizons, APIs, orbit visualization) and standardized coordinate systems used internationally for mission design and research.

Implementation Timeline

Users can access data immediately via the Horizons system and ephemerides downloads; broader value from mission design and research engagement may develop over weeks to months as projects integrate the data and tools.

Pain Points

1Need accurate, up-to-date ephemerides and physical data for solar system bodies for mission planning and navigation.
2Requirement for standardized coordinate systems and physical constants to enable data interoperability and precise calculations.
3Desire for a comprehensive suite of tools and data exports to support flight projects and broad scientific collaboration.

Key Features

1Horizons system for generating ephemerides
2Download Ephemerides
3Small-Body Database Lookup and Query
4Orbit Viewer
5Gravity Field Visualization
6APIs for programmatic access
7Planetary, Satellite, and Small-Body ephemerides and physical parameters

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Site Manager
2Site Design

Client Results

1Accurate position and velocity histories (ephemerides) for solar system bodies
2Updated gravity fields and rotational parameters
3Standardized coordinate systems and physical constants for solar system bodies
4Data exports to flight projects and an international community of scientists
5Support for mission design, navigation, and gravity-related research

Competitive Advantages

1Official data and ephemerides maintained by JPL SSD with ongoing updates
2Wide range of tools and APIs (Horizons, Small-Body databases, Orbit Viewer, Gravity Field Visualization)
3Exportable ephemerides for flight projects and international scientific collaboration
4Defined coordinate systems and physical constants to ensure consistency across missions
5Focus on both planetary bodies and smaller bodies (asteroids/comets) for comprehensive coverage

Key Benefits

1Accurate, up-to-date ephemerides and physical data

2Comprehensive tools for data access, visualization, and analysis

3Data export support for flight projects and international scientists

4Standardized coordinate systems and constants for reliable modeling

5Extensive coverage across planets, satellites, and small bodies

Additional Product Information

Product Description

NASA JPL's SSD provides ephemerides, physical parameters, gravity fields, and discovery data for solar system bodies, plus a suite of tools (Horizons, orbit visualization, small-body databases) to support mission design and scientific research.

Target Market

Space agencies, mission design teams, planetary scientists, and researchers conducting solar system studies.

Unique Value Proposition

A continuously updated, highly accurate, tool-rich platform for solar system body data and ephemerides, with international applicability for mission planning and scientific exploration.

Technical Requirements

No explicit system requirements are listed; services include web-based tools (Horizons, Orbit Viewer) and downloadable data/APIs.

Pricing Model

Not disclosed

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