Sun
ID: 4793
This visualization illustrates the trajectory of Solar Orbiter during it's multi-year study of the Sun. The orbit trail is extended to better illustrate the changes to the orbit plane implemented using gravity-assists from Venus.
The visualizations below were developed prior to the launch of Solar Orbiter and do not reflect the changes required by the launch delay. They are kept available for historical interest only.
Solar Orbiter Orbit Views (Pre-launch and Post-launch versions)
This visualization illustrates the trajectory of Solar Orbiter during it's multi-year study of the Sun. The orbit trail is extended to better illustrate the changes to the orbit plane implemented using gravity-assists from Venus.
The visualizations below were developed prior to the launch of Solar Orbiter and do not reflect the changes required by the launch delay. They are kept available for historical interest only.
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Visualization Credits
Tom Bridgman (GST): Lead Visualizer
Genna Duberstein (ADNET): Producer
Joy Ng (USRA): Writer
Laurence Schuler (ADNET): Technical Support
Ian Jones (ADNET): Technical Support
Genna Duberstein (ADNET): Producer
Joy Ng (USRA): Writer
Laurence Schuler (ADNET): Technical Support
Ian Jones (ADNET): Technical Support
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NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio
NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio
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Mission:
Solar Orbiter Collaboration
Data Used:
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Keywords:
SVS >> Hyperwall
NASA Science >> Sun
SVS >> Solar Orbiter
https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4793
Mission:
Solar Orbiter Collaboration
Data Used:
DE 431
Ephemeris - JPL
Planetary ephemerides SPICE kernel
Keywords:
SVS >> Hyperwall
NASA Science >> Sun
SVS >> Solar Orbiter
