orbits - plot orbits around Earth in an interactive manner.

This GUI lets you plot orbits around Earth interactively.

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By entering the appropriate orbital elements, you can plot the orbit around a 3D view of Earth. The funcion also allows for click-and-drag camera manipulation. You can also do a fly-by.
Enjoy!

Cite As

Michael (2026). orbits - plot orbits around Earth in an interactive manner. (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/31932-orbits-plot-orbits-around-earth-in-an-interactive-manner), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

Acknowledgements

Inspired: ISSTracker

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.4.0.0

Updated to include an App file for R2012b

1.3.0.0

UPDATE: Forgot to add "coast" data file. Thanks to reviewer for mentioning.

1.0.0.0