Converting a state vector/orbital elements to a TLE

MATLAB scripts that can be used to calculate an a Two Line Element (TLE) from a user-provided osculating state vector or orbital elements.

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MATLAB script that can be used to calculate an approximate Two Line Element (TLE) set from a user-provided osculating state vector or classical orbital elements. It is valid for spacecraft that can be modeled using the NORAD SGP4 algorithm. Includes PDF users guide.

Cite As

David Eagle (2026). Converting a state vector/orbital elements to a TLE (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/104065-converting-a-state-vector-orbital-elements-to-a-tle), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

Acknowledgements

Inspired: TLE_convert

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.0.1

Added Scott Campbell's algorithm

1.0.0