lox-space 0.1.0-alpha.48

The Lox toolbox for space mission analysis and design
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# Celestial Bodies

Celestial body definitions including physical properties and rotational elements.

## Supported Bodies

Lox supports the standard NAIF/SPICE body identifiers for:

- Planets (Mercury through Neptune)
- Planetary barycenters
- Natural satellites (major moons)
- The Sun
- Solar system barycenter

## Quick Example

```python
import lox_space as lox

# Create by name or ID
earth = lox.Origin("Earth")
moon = lox.Origin("Moon")
mars = lox.Origin(499)  # NAIF ID

# Access properties (returns unit types)
print(f"Earth radius: {earth.mean_radius().to_kilometers():.1f} km")
print(f"Earth GM: {earth.gravitational_parameter().to_km3_per_s2():.6e} km³/s²")

# Rotational elements at a given epoch
et = 0.0  # Ephemeris time (seconds from J2000)
ra, dec, w = earth.rotational_elements(et)
print(f"RA: {ra.to_degrees():.2f} deg")
```

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::: lox_space.Origin
    options:
      show_source: false