About a.i. solutions
Founded in 1996, a.i. solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of products and services that support national security, civil and commercial space missions. Headquartered in Lanham, Maryland, with offices across the U.S., the company brings deep expertise in spacecraft trajectory analysis, orbital dynamics, flight safety and satellite operations.
Their mission-critical solutions are widely used by agencies such as NASA, the U.S. Air Force and commercial space companies. From launch vehicle modeling to space mission design and safety analysis, a.i. solutions helps ensure that complex space operations are executed with precision and reliability.
Key Software Solutions
Among their suite of offerings, a.i. solutions develops specialized tools and platforms for mission planning and spaceflight dynamics:
FreeFlyer® – A comprehensive, Windows-based astrodynamics software application that supports satellite mission planning, orbit determination, attitude control and much more. Widely used by government and commercial mission analysts, FreeFlyer is central to the company's product lineup.
F9 Tool Kit – An analysis and simulation toolset designed to support the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle, enabling precise modeling and risk assessments.
Launch Safety Tools – Custom-built software and risk management platforms that support flight safety analysis, collision avoidance and public risk modeling for rocket launches.
Other Products Built on FreeFlyer Engine
Meridian–a reusable flight dynamics ground system originally conceived within aiLabs to streamline deployment for different customers.
ObsSIM– a space scenario designer for simulating observation, situational awareness, collision avoidance.
Atlas–mission operations display providing real‑time visualization of flight dynamics.
DSTE (Deep Space Trajectory Explorer) –an immersive tool for exploring cislunar trajectories and orbital design.
Integration of TeeChart for .NET
To support the high-performance visualization demands of space mission analysis, a.i. solutions has integrated TeeChart for .NET into its software stack since 2011.
TeeChart’s charting capabilities are embedded in tools like FreeFlyer, where advanced plotting of orbital elements, 2D/3D satellite trajectories and time-based event data is critical. TeeChart empowers their engineers and end users to visualize vast, complex datasets with clarity and efficiency—essential for evaluating mission viability and safety in real-time scenarios.
Benefits of TeeChart in their Solutions
Interactive Graphing: Enables users to zoom, scroll and interact with dynamic datasets across time and space dimensions.
Real-Time Updates: TeeChart supports high-performance data streaming and updates, making it suitable for live simulations and operational monitoring.
Professional Presentation: Clean, customizable visuals for trajectory plots, statistical analyses and orbital charts enhance both analysis and reporting workflows.
Integration Flexibility: Seamlessly works within .NET and Windows-based environments, fitting naturally into a.i. solutions’ development architecture.
Real-world Applications
Coverage & Contact Analysis: Plots generated by TeeChart illustrate periods of spacecraft contact with ground stations, overlapping sunshine periods and blockage intervals—key for ensuring mission safety and communications access.
Orbit Trajectories: 2D and 3D plots show satellite motion over time, tailored to mission needs and rendered smoothly via TeeChart enhancements for publication or live display.
Atlas Dashboard Visuals: Integrated charts display telemetry trends (power, voltage, attitude), predicted vs actual flight paths and parameter time-series—each powered by TeeChart for clarity and responsiveness.
Continuing the Mission
a.i. solutions, Inc. provides a deep, flexible ecosystem of astrodynamics and space mission software—anchored by FreeFlyer and extended through Meridian, ObsSIM, Atlas and DSTE—alongside engineering and assurance services for space and defense customers. Their blend of robust heritage, R&D-driven innovation via aiLabs, high quality process maturity and mission-critical execution across NASA, DoD and commercial programs positions them as a leading provider for planning, executing and assuring modern space missions. With TeeChart for .NET, they continue to equip mission analysts and aerospace engineers with the visualization tools needed to conquer the challenges of spaceflight.
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