CelestialObject.GetCartesianStateAtEpoch(Variable) Method

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Description

Returns the X, Y, Z, VX, VY and VZ components of the state of the CelestialObject at the specified epoch in the MJ2000 Earth Equator frame, referenced from the CentralBody. The reference frame will be evaluated at the specified epoch.

Timing Precision Mode

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Method Signature

CelestialObject.GetCartesianStateAtEpoch(

Variable epoch)

Arguments

epoch
Description:	The epoch at which the CelestialObject's state is evaluated.

Return Value

Type:

Array of number (size = 6)

Returns the Cartesian state.

Syntax

myArray1 = myCelestialObject1.GetCartesianStateAtEpoch(myVariable1);