The '''Java Astrodynamics Toolkit (JAT)''', is librariesan of[[open-source componentssoftware|open-source]] to[[Library assist(computing)|library]] of software makerscomponents createfor theiruse ownin spaceflight applications towritten solvein [[Java (programming language)|Java]] or [[Matlab]]. It provides features useful when solving problems in [[Astrodynamicsastrodynamics]], space mission design, spacecraftand the navigation, guidance and control by means of [[Java (programming language)|Java]] or [[Matlab]]spacecraft.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://aaaprod.gsfc.nasa.gov/TEAS/JAT.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2008-01-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090320121708/http://aaaprod.gsfc.nasa.gov/teas/JAT.pdf |archive-date=2009-03-20 |url-status=dead }}</ref> This software is a major collaboration by the [[University of Texas]] Computer Science department for use for professional Computer [[Astronomers]] and is used by [[NASA]]. The software is one of the most advanced Astronomical toolkits available on the globe.
The software, used by [[NASA]], is a major collaboration by the [[University of Texas]] Computer Science department for use by professional computer [[astronomers]]. As of 2008 it was one of the most advanced astronomical toolkits available.
