NASA SPICE Coding Tutorial - Cassini visits Saturn

Leave a star on my GitHub Repo and follow me there and here for more space stuff :) In 2004 Cassini approached Saturn ... ignited its thrusters and was from now on on a closed orbit around the ring planet. But WHEN did Cassini enters Saturn's vicinity? Let's find out with this Python tutorial video! Code: https://github.com/ThomasAlbin/Space-... Kernels to download: https://naif.jpl.nasa.gov/pub/naif/pd... https://naif.jpl.nasa.gov/pub/naif/pd... https://naif.jpl.nasa.gov/pub/naif/pd... https://naif.jpl.nasa.gov/pub/naif/pd... 0:00 Introduction 0:59 Kernels 4:45 Let's copy known code 10:00 Crossing the Sphere of Influence (our own code) 25:31 Using some SPICE magic This tutorial covers Reference Frames in NASA's SPICE toolkit Playlist:    • NASA SPICE University Lecture   --- 👨‍🚀 ABOUT THE CHANNEL Welcome to my channel! I am here to bridge the gap between Space Science / Astrophysics and Public Outreach! On this channel, we explore the cosmos not just through telescopes, but through code, software, simulation and lectures. For all knowledge and interest levels! Whether you are a student, a coding enthusiast, or just curious about the universe, you'll find content here covering: 🌌 Space Science: Understanding our solar system and the universe. 🐍 Python for Space: Tutorials on using Python to analyze astronomical data. 💻 Tools & Software: Reviews and guides on the best tech for science. Subscribe to join the journey 👉    / @drthomasalbin   --- 🔗 USEFUL LINKS & RESOURCES Get the Code (GitHub): https://github.com/ThomasAlbin/Space-... --- 📱 CONNECT WITH ME Twitter/X: https://x.com/MrAstroThomas LinkedIn:   / dr-ing-thomas-albin   --- Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes. #SpaceScience #Astrophysics#STEM #SpaceTech #ScienceEducation #Education #NASA #pyhton #pythontutorial