XHelio-SPICE is a Python package that simplifies accessing spacecraft ephemeris and SPICE kernels for heliophysics missions. It wraps SpiceyPy to automate the download, caching, and loading of required NAIF kernels, allowing users to query spacecraft positions and trajectories with ease. It is designed for scientists, engineers, and developers working in heliophysics or space mission analysis, featuring both direct Python API access and MCP (Model Context Protocol) server integration for LLM tools.
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