Does Orbitium use heliocentric positions?
Yes. Orbitium's Deep Space view fetches heliocentric vectors from JPL Horizons where available.
Sun-centered
Heliocentric Orbit
A heliocentric orbit is centered on the Sun rather than Earth. It is used to describe planets, interplanetary spacecraft, probes, and transfer trajectories across the solar system.
Orbit facts
Reference body
Sun
Used for
Planets and probes
Data source
JPL Horizons
Orbitium view
Deep Space
Orbitium examples
FAQ
Are Voyager probes shown in heliocentric context?
Yes. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 are shown in the Sun-centered Deep Space dashboard alongside planetary context.
Is heliocentric tracking the same as satellite tracking?
No. Satellite tracking usually refers to Earth-orbit objects, while heliocentric tracking describes solar-system positions around the Sun.