Saturn Heliocentric Trajectory Data in Multiple Coordinate Systems, Daily

Daily heliocentric trajectory data for the planet Saturn, calculated using the 'Mean of Date' method for the Equinox Epoch. The data, provided in Heliographic, Heliographic Inertial, and Solar Ecliptic coordinates, is derived from NASA JPL's Horizons system. The dataset was last updated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on March 13, 2026.

Use Cases

• Modeling spacecraft ephemeris near Saturn based on the description that planet orbital data can serve as a proxy for spacecraft trajectories.
• Analyzing long-term orbital drift based on the documented methods for calculating the First Point of Aries (FPA).
• Comparing coordinate transformations between Heliographic, Heliographic Inertial, and Solar Ecliptic systems as described in the dataset.
• Studying the relative positions of Saturn and Earth for heliospheric science, based on the mention of differences in heliocentric longitudes.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative NASA JPL Horizons system, as explicitly stated in the description.
• Coordinates are calculated using a defined 'Mean of Date' method for the Equinox Epoch, providing a specific methodological approach.
• Dataset was last updated on March 13, 2026, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and temporal coverage are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, derived from NASA JPL Horizons system.

Collection Method

Calculated from original trajectory data using the 'Mean of Date' method for the Equinox Epoch.

Time Range

Daily data, but specific date range is unknown.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03 13 07:40:20.739996

Geography

Heliocentric (solar system).