The newly released MDS Solaris v1.6.0 just dropped

2026-08-10

Everyone’s talking about massive Data Centers in Space these days 🛰️🛰️🛰️ Instead of talking, why not design one with a fresh out of the oven version of MDS ?

The newly released MDS v1.6.0 enables you to do just that.

Constellation design and management:

  • Maneuver Calculator — fuel-optimal continuous-thrust maneuver planning with dynamic execution and branched scenario verification
  • Constraint Monitor — real-time orbital element and relative-geometry constraint tracking with future violation prediction and correction request workflow
  • Report Generation — functionality to rapidly generate mission design and management reports
  • Non-Earth-centred constellation support (Moon, Mars, etc.)

UI & Graphical improvements:

  • API Synchronization and Real-Time toggles in View Selector
  • TLE ID and epoch shown in Satellite Control window
  • Anti-aliasing improvements for cleaner scene rendering

Other Improvements:

    • Native MATLAB API — API fully written in MATLAB, mirroring the Python API design
    • Real-Time Simulation pacing mode
    • API call verification and troubleshooting responses
    • Mission log expansion — richer event logging and improved mission event tracking

    We can’t wait to see your Data Center designs!

    Go ahead and try free 14-day trial here Mission Design Simulator

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