Reference frame

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Reference frames are arbitrary definitions of a specific position and velocity to derive all other positions and velocities from. All coordinate frames in KSA are right-handed.[1]

Celestial coordinate frames

These are the fundamental frames that make up the basis of all other frames.

  • ECL: Ecliptic frame
  • ORB: Orbital frame
  • CCE: Celestial-centered ecliptic frame
  • CCF: Celestial-centered fixed frame
  • CCI: Celestial-centered inertial frame

Common coordinate frames

The game defines multiple coordinate frames for vessel control and orbital mechanics.

  • STAR: Fixed to the distant stars.
  • SURF: Fixed to the surface of the orbiting body.
  • ORBT: Fixed to the orbital horizon.
  • OVEL: Fixed to the orbital velocity of the vehicle.
  • TGT: Fixed to the current target direction.
  • BURN: Fixed to the next planned burn direction.

References

  1. gravhoek (3 December 2025). Celestial Coordinate Frames. Ahwoo. Retrieved on 16 December 2025.