Copernicus Trajectory Design and Optimization System (Version 5.x)

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The 5.4 release of the Copernicus spacecraft trajectory design and optimization program is a significant update and includes numerous new features, enhancements, and bug fixes, including:This is the first release with native support for Macs with Apple Silicon processors. The old x86_64 Mac version is now end-of-life.New altitude and eclipse ramping/buffer engine model options.New propagation model to simulate a finite burn segment with a series of Kepler arcs & impulses.New circular restricted three-body problem (CR3BP) parameterization and propagation mode.New shadowing/eclipse model upgrades.New two-body rotating frame definition options.Many new GUI enhancements, usability upgrades, improvements, etc.Many enhancements and upgrades to the Copernicus Python API.Bug fixes.Copernicus 5.4.2 is a bug fix release with a few additional new features.