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API Documentation v4.7.2

APEX // ATLAS

The System Structure API

Standardized 64-bit celestial hierarchy for 3D visualization and tactical routing.

3
Mapped Systems
35
Celestial Bodies
1800+
Points of Interest
<50ms
Avg Response Time

Astrometry Standards

The ATLAS API adheres to the UCC-2940 Consensus, a universal cartographic framework established by the Imperial Cartography Center in conjunction with the United Empire of Earth. This standardization ensures cross-platform compatibility for navigation systems, trade route optimization, and military tactical displays.

All coordinate systems utilize the Barycentric Standard Reference Frame (BSRF), with the primary star of each system designated as origin point [0, 0, 0]. Distance units are expressed in meters (SI standard) for maximum precision in orbital mechanics calculations.

AUTHORITY: Imperial Cartography Center • Est. 2940 • UEE Certified

What It Does

Celestial Hierarchy

The ATLAS API provides a structured, navigable tree of all known celestial objects within UEE-controlled space. Each entity is assigned a unique 64-bit identifier for database consistency.

STARS
Primary stellar bodies in each system
PLANETS
Major celestial bodies in orbit
MOONS
Natural satellites of planets
STATIONS
Orbital installations and platforms
POI
Landing zones, outposts, caves, landmarks, wrecks, bunkers, rest stops, comm arrays
JUMP POINTS
Interstellar transit nodes
ASTEROID BELTS
Resource fields and mining areas

Key Features

3D-Ready Telemetry

All celestial bodies include [x, y, z] vector data expressed in meters. Compatible with Unity, Unreal Engine, and WebGL renderers for real-time 3D visualization.

"position": [12500000, -3400000, 8100000]

POI Integration

Dynamic filtering for landing zones, space stations, refueling depots, and trade hubs. Query parameters allow fine-grained control over returned data structures.

?filter=landable&include=stations

Optimized Latency

24-hour edge caching for static celestial bodies via CDN infrastructure. Orbital mechanics pre-calculated for instant retrieval. Average response time <50ms globally.

Cache-Control: max-age=86400

Fair Use Policy

60 requests per minute rate-limiting ensures stable ecosystem access. Premium tiers available for high-frequency applications requiring real-time updates.

X-RateLimit-Remaining: 57

Sample Response

GET /api/v4/systems/stanton
{
  "system": "Stanton",
  "star": {
    "name": "Stanton",
    "position": [0, 0, 0],
    "rotation": 0.0004
  },
  "planets": [
    {
      "name": "Hurston",
      "orbit_radius": 5000000,
      "landable": true,
      "moons": [
        { "name": "Aberdeen", "orbit_radius": 150000 },
        { "name": "Arial", "orbit_radius": 180000 },
        { "name": "Magda", "orbit_radius": 220000 }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Crusader",
      "orbit_radius": 12000000,
      "landable": false,
      "moons": [
        { "name": "Cellin", "orbit_radius": 250000 },
        { "name": "Daymar", "orbit_radius": 320000 },
        { "name": "Yela", "orbit_radius": 410000 }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "jump_points": [
    {
      "name": "Pyro-Stanton",
      "position": [18000000, 3000000, -5000000]
    }
  ]
}
Response Time: 43msContent-Type: application/jsonStatus: 200 OK

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